Bible, a source of ethical values? (Warning, religious thoughts!) - by Gorgonseye
a flower in hell on 1/3/2008 at 16:46
Good and evil are entirely human semantic constructs, and thus are open to a wide array of interpretations by different individuals.
What one person sees as good or harmless another may see as vile and repugnant.
I prefer looking at the world in terms of "the way it works out best" as opposed to "good vs. evil."
catbarf on 1/3/2008 at 17:13
Quote Posted by a flower in hell
Good and evil are entirely human semantic constructs, and thus are open to a wide array of interpretations by different individuals.
I do agree with you about morals, but I'm sure that everyone but extreme fundies will say that executing all the inhabitants of a town isn't exactly a noble, righteous act.
Zillameth on 1/3/2008 at 17:27
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I'm not exactly sure how a passage that essentially states 'Kill all the inhabitants of the town' can be interpreted multiple ways. What you are trying to say is that it's all good and righteous, and is only misinterpreted to be evil and dangerous. I disagree strongly.
And again, you're talking about something you haven't read. In this case: my post.
a flower in hell on 1/3/2008 at 18:21
Quote Posted by catbarf
I do agree with you about morals, but I'm sure that everyone but extreme fundies will say that executing all the inhabitants of a town isn't exactly a noble, righteous act.
It really is amazing how people can rationalize horrible actions in times of extreme emotion.
Fragony on 2/3/2008 at 16:37
I'm not exactly sure how a passage that essentially states 'Kill all the inhabitants of the town' can be interpreted multiple ways.
Very easily, was it god who made them to do it, or was it the pretty common thing people say when being naughty in a war, god was with us.
catbarf on 2/3/2008 at 16:55
Quote Posted by Fragony
Very easily, was it god who made them to do it, or was it the pretty common thing people say when being naughty in a war, god was with us.
Actually, the passage I am referring to is a passage that requires you to kill all the inhabitants of a town should you find a non-believer there.
thefonz on 2/3/2008 at 17:20
So goddamn, I just finished a marathon week of watching EVERY Stargate episode...or religious "documentary" as I like to think of it now.
Where are them AssGard then??
Fragony on 2/3/2008 at 17:27
Quote Posted by catbarf
Actually, the passage I am referring to is a passage that requires you to kill all the inhabitants of a town should you find a non-believer there.
You were talking about the Quran? Some *ahum* sharp-edges in that one, and the problem is that the Quran is written in imperative present, 'do this' vs 'look what I have done'. If you were referring to the quran I will gladly get out of your way and hope some here will see your point.
catbarf on 2/3/2008 at 20:36
Quote Posted by Fragony
You were talking about the Quran? Some *ahum* sharp-edges in that one, and the problem is that the Quran is written in imperative present, 'do this' vs 'look what I have done'. If you were referring to the quran I will gladly get out of your way and hope some here will see your point.
Deuteronomy 13:12-18.
jtr7 on 2/3/2008 at 21:10
Ah. I see. Generalizing specific instructions against worshippers of Belial in specified territories as applicable to other areas and other peoples of more than one faith.
