Of course, and that's why I have juxtaposed them. Both were worthy attempts, in their day, to provide guidance and a moral framework, and both have glaring defects that are unhelpful in today's world. Give up the notion of Inerrancy, and every verse in the Bible is opened to debate; stray from Strict Constructionism and the slippery slop…
Of course, and that's why I have juxtaposed them. Both were worthy attempts, in their day, to provide guidance and a moral framework, and both have glaring defects that are unhelpful in today's world. Give up the notion of Inerrancy, and every verse in the Bible is opened to debate; stray from Strict Constructionism and the slippery slope could lead to a new constitutional convention and the dissolution of the union.
In that case, don't even bother opening it. We have ministers and priests in favor of gay marriage and worse. That's where you approach gets us. Tradition must be the guide to interpretation.
Leviticus 18 sets God’s limits on unlawful sexual relations. As this passage is the basis for what God considers sin, it should be the basis for all those ministers, pastors, rabbis and priests should be sermonizing and counseling. Read the passage and you will realize how immoral this country has become.
Of course, and that's why I have juxtaposed them. Both were worthy attempts, in their day, to provide guidance and a moral framework, and both have glaring defects that are unhelpful in today's world. Give up the notion of Inerrancy, and every verse in the Bible is opened to debate; stray from Strict Constructionism and the slippery slope could lead to a new constitutional convention and the dissolution of the union.
In that case, don't even bother opening it. We have ministers and priests in favor of gay marriage and worse. That's where you approach gets us. Tradition must be the guide to interpretation.
Leviticus 18 sets God’s limits on unlawful sexual relations. As this passage is the basis for what God considers sin, it should be the basis for all those ministers, pastors, rabbis and priests should be sermonizing and counseling. Read the passage and you will realize how immoral this country has become.
In today's society, "moral framework" seems to be the great unknown.