I have read both texts in multiple interpretations. I have read the Quaran.
I would suggest reading many pre Christian “Pagan” Texts… Those of Dionysis, Osirus, the Magi etc… and you will discover how much of the new testiment is plagerism of these texts and stories which date hundreds of years before the supposed date of Jesus. The literallist christians have done their best to stigmatize these texts and faiths, destroying as much as they could, yet still celebrating christmas on December 25th. Ever wonder why December 25th isn’t in the New Testimate? Because, like all of the other things, it was made up.
I encourage you to read the prechristian myths of the world, and you will discover that the new testimate is simply a jewish myth religion.
You state -”Just so you know, many of the Jewish laws Jesus made obsolete by his
radical teachings. One of the reasons they crucified him is because of
his defiance of many Jewish laws.”
I say: that’s your interpretation, but Jesus never said anything like that in the new testimate. If so why not give a list of what needs to go? If it so obsolete why not take it out of the NRSV King James?
Don’t blame me for the silliness in the book. If you believe that nocternal emmisions are unclean and reason to drive someone out of camp, enjoy, but I’d rather refer to science on the phenomonon and not bullshit superstitious nonsense. We now know 83% of men experience this is in their lifetime, but back then it scared their ignorant minds.
I encourage you to rise above and question a book written by man, in the same way you question ancient traditions, question all traditions. In the US we have used this text to support Slavery, Seggregation, The Legal Murder of Mormons, the subjugation of women, and the disgusting foreign policy of imperialism our country carries out today.
If the old testimate isn’t ment to be part of the Christian faith, take it out of the Bible.
]]>If I met ANY Christians that followed these laws, I would be extremely surprised.
It just gets me off when people don’t understand the difference between the two religions, outside of the use of the New Testament.
Part of the problem with many religions is that texts are misinterpreted by those in or outside of said religion. It might do you some good to actually read the Bible, the Koran, and other religious texts in full just to better understand the religion in and of itself. In the case of Christianity, it would do you best to read the New Testament FIRST before you go making assumptions about Christians and the Old Testament.
That being said, it is good to have an interpretation of the Bible and it’s texts, but it may be wise for you to change the word “church” to “temple” and the word “Christian” to “Jew.” That’s all I have to say.
I am still undecided, but I have almost for myself being charmed by the beaming white smile of Jonh Edwards..
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