• Malikto [none/use name]@hexbear.netEnglish
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    3 years ago

    “The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose."

    – William Shakespeare, “The Merchant of Venice”

    Knowledge of Scripture does not necessarily equate to good intentions or correct moral positions, since biblical quotations can be manipulated or taken out of context to support nefarious acts or agendas. People use the Bible as a crutch to convince others that one is right in his or her social or political position. Goodness knows Christians have committed enough evil acts while quoting Scripture.

    • REallyN [she/her,they/them]@hexbear.netOPEnglish
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      3 years ago

      Okay?
      But idk what you are suggesting?
      That Christians not use scripture as guidance or self-reflection?
      I agree with your point about using scripture as a crutch to push social or political positions and disagree when socialist seem to use scripture more to push for socialism than using socialism to establish economic relations more aligns with the kingdom of God.
      But caring for your children and trans people and treating them with dignity isn’t a political act, in the same way.
      Christ says we will know a good tree by it’s fruits and the fruits this use of scripture bears is love.

      • Malikto [none/use name]@hexbear.netEnglish
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        3 years ago

        It is possible within the 62 books of the Protestant Bible to find passages that speak to both sides of an issue.

        Leviticus 22:18 says, “With a male you shall not lie, the lying down of a woman. It is an abomination.”

        • REallyN [she/her,they/them]@hexbear.netOPEnglish
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          3 years ago

          I’m not really looking to get into a debate about scripture and homosexuality, but even if we assume it is a sin, I don’t see how that negates what is said in 1 Timothy.
          We are all sinners, but called upon to love each other, at the worst such an interpretation would warrant preaching for them to change their ways, not kick them out.

              • Malikto [none/use name]@hexbear.netEnglish
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                3 years ago

                But it is, though. Intent doesn’t matter, impact does. Preaching to trans to change their ways? That’s literally conversion therapy.

                There is no reliable evidence that sexual orientation can be changed and medical institutions warn that conversion therapy practices are ineffective and potentially harmful.

  • garbology [he/him]@hexbear.netEnglish
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    3 years ago

    Good way to see those parents do a speedrun from Bible literalism to allegorical/historical interpretations no glitches any%