But when it comes to the actual meat of the religion, prophets and priests follow the ancient human practice of making everything up as they go along. And they make up one rule for women under twelve, another rule for men over thirteen; one rule for the Sabbath and another rule for weekdays; one rule for science and another rule for sorcery...
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I thought those rules were the outcome of competition between different factions. The factions with the better rules were more likely to win. For example, a century or two ago, part of the Jewish community decided to try ignoring the requirement to not eat shrimp etc. It looks like that isn't working very well. As far as Jews are concerned, God really does hate shrimp.
Comment author:justinrb
11 March 2010 08:13:30AM
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I see that you mention these "RULES". I understand from an outsiders point of view that they seem that they are rules. But to a person that is Christian like me. They are not rules, they are standards that we set our life to. You know how our American culture has basic morals, no killing or steal and etc. Well the Christians culture also has moral standards set by Jesus Christ. The "RULES" are our moral standards and are not rules but they are our way of life. Also God doesn't hate shrimp, He loves everything He has created. I don't mean to offend, I just wanted to let you know, they are not just rules. =)
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But when it comes to the actual meat of the religion, prophets and priests follow the ancient human practice of making everything up as they go along. And they make up one rule for women under twelve, another rule for men over thirteen; one rule for the Sabbath and another rule for weekdays; one rule for science and another rule for sorcery...
???
I thought those rules were the outcome of competition between different factions. The factions with the better rules were more likely to win. For example, a century or two ago, part of the Jewish community decided to try ignoring the requirement to not eat shrimp etc. It looks like that isn't working very well. As far as Jews are concerned, God really does hate shrimp.
I see that you mention these "RULES". I understand from an outsiders point of view that they seem that they are rules. But to a person that is Christian like me. They are not rules, they are standards that we set our life to. You know how our American culture has basic morals, no killing or steal and etc. Well the Christians culture also has moral standards set by Jesus Christ. The "RULES" are our moral standards and are not rules but they are our way of life. Also God doesn't hate shrimp, He loves everything He has created. I don't mean to offend, I just wanted to let you know, they are not just rules. =)