Here are a few problems of a Biblical nature:
If you believe the Bible is the word of God, especially the New Testament, then how do you explain the contradictions? What do you do in the instance of a contradiction?
When I slaughter a bull on the altar of sacrifice, I know that it makes a pleasing scent unto the Lord. My neighbor disagrees. Should I slay him?
The Bible clearly points out that I can sell my daughter into slavery, what is a good asking price for her nowadays?
The Bible tells us that we may enslave others, but only of neighboring nations. My friend tells me this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own a Canadian if I want to?
The Bible tells us that the skin of a dead pig is unclean, and we are forbidden to touch it. Can I still play football if I wear gloves?
The Bible tells us that we are forbidden to work on the Sabbath, and it is also forbidden to plant two different types of crops or wear cloth of two different blends. My uncle is a farmer that grows peas AND tomatoes, and sometimes works on a Sunday. My aunt wears a 50/50 cotton polyester blend. How should they die?
The Bible says that we are not permitted to approach the altar of God if we have a defect in our sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. Is there a little wiggle room here?
I have a neighbour that insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus 35:2 clearly states that he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill him myself?
A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an abomination (Lev 11:10), it is less of an abomination than homosexuality. Can you clarify this?
I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in her period of menstural uncleanliness. (Lev 15:19-24). The problem is, how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offence.
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