Do YOU Know Your Bible? (Part 2)

The second episode in a series of brief videos exploring some of the lesser known passages of the bible, especially in light of the biblical literalism that seems so rampant in America.

Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSAJrMyq9-Q
Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTRX-L5trMM
Part 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxgH5GQjnfc
Part 5: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAad9fm_img
Part 6: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9Gyi23eDWw

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[chuckcordes]

Thanks for responding. It seems fundamentalists are eager to point out they are no longer bound by many of the Hebrew laws since Christ's death represents a new covenant. Since Paul was down on "homosexuality" they are quick to throw that in your face, but I wondered if you could think of anything in the new testament even a fundamentalist doesn't follow through with. They seem to be stuck on the gay thing as if it's a hobby for them or something.

[TaylorX04]

@chuckcordes Well, let me first tell you that they have an answer for everything. Granted, most of their answers are implausible nonsense, but there's nothing you can bring up that they won't try to justify. However, no Christian sells their possessions to the poor and lives an immaterial life, as Jesus instructs in Matthew 19:21. I also would still argue that no one follows Jesus' advice in Matthew 5:17-19, to keep even "the least" of the Old Testament commands.

[chuckcordes]

Maybe you've answered this somewhere here and I missed it, but wasn't the "change" in old scripture laws at the point when Jesus died. The fulfillment was at that point when he died. I've been speaking with believes on the subject and going back to that particular point in time. Paul then continues to condemn homosexuals later in his visions.

[TaylorX04]

@chuckcordes Some might claim that it was at the point he died, but that still doesn't seem to hold up under the verse's stipulation that the law would be in effect "until heaven and earth pass away."

[chuckcordes]

@TaylorX04

I've had a number of Christians tell me that they take the Bible literally... just not the old testament. Can you think of any good examples in the new testament or direct me somewhere? Thanks.

[TaylorX04]

@chuckcordes I'm not sure what you're asking... examples of the absurdities in the New Testament?

[rollsthepaul]

It appears to be a prerequisite for Christians to cherry pick the Bible.

[1n354a]

I loved the penn&teller BS episode about gay couples and all the horrible things they do with their children...like reading books, doing homework, driving them to baseball games, and watching television with them. After seeing this I am not surprised that we are so against the "gay lifestyle"! Can you imagine if everybody started doing that???

[Arikiel]

Thankfully most christians don't follow the teachings of christianity.

Sadly most christians don't know what those teachings are.

[ianat841]

@TaylorX04

I find it most interesting that Jesus condemns material wealth multiple times in multiple Gospels, but never says a word himself about homosexuality. Even if Jesus' new covenant will keep Newt Gingrich from burning in hell for adultery, he'll still burn in hell for his wealth. Gays should be fine, though.

[justjulie37]

Did you say there was a dvd?

[iLaughOut]

very convincing stuff. I really like it and makes me more aware of the wrongs of my previously held religion.