Saw our the typical post about OT violence. Few comments:
1) The Bible definitely has it. It would be at least an R rated movie today with all the sex, violence that happens in it.
2) Regarding God commanding violence. Got to read the entire story (see how the story ends with Jesus). Read bible through Jesus not just 30 second sound bite. Understanding there are absolute Consequences of Sin. God shows us moral truths through the history of the Jews. Over and over we make choices that will lead to blessing or a curse.
This is easy to see if you look at history- lots of innocent Germans and Japanese were killed due to the sins of society. We see it today sins of fathers affect their children.
3) Great short video of Fr. Barron on subject. Dont read bible in 30 second sound bites- through Jesus.
Also - Symbolically Removing all evil from your life. Example- like an alcoholic saying he only drinks every once in a while. This can''t happen- no to remove all of it from your life. Fr. Barron - Violence in Bible
1) The Bible definitely has it. It would be at least an R rated movie today with all the sex, violence that happens in it.
2) Regarding God commanding violence. Got to read the entire story (see how the story ends with Jesus). Read bible through Jesus not just 30 second sound bite. Understanding there are absolute Consequences of Sin. God shows us moral truths through the history of the Jews. Over and over we make choices that will lead to blessing or a curse.
This is easy to see if you look at history- lots of innocent Germans and Japanese were killed due to the sins of society. We see it today sins of fathers affect their children.
3) Great short video of Fr. Barron on subject. Dont read bible in 30 second sound bites- through Jesus.
Also - Symbolically Removing all evil from your life. Example- like an alcoholic saying he only drinks every once in a while. This can''t happen- no to remove all of it from your life. Fr. Barron - Violence in Bible