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04/14/2006: "Family Values?"
"Every one that is found shall be thrust through; and every one that is joined unto them shall fall by the sword. Their children also shall be dashed to pieces before their eyes; their houses shall be spoiled, and their wives ravished." (Isaiah 13:15-16)
"And they utterly destroyed all that was in the city, both man and woman, young and old, and ox, and sheep, and ass, with the edge of the sword." (Joshua 6:21)
"The righteous shall rejoice when he sees the vengeance. He shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked." (Psalms 58:10)
With family values like these, it's no wonder this country has been waging righteous wars and segregating people by sex and color. The Bible needs to go away. The conscious, spiritual people of the world need a democratic religion that is flexible, represents all forms of life, tolerant of culture and gives people strength to be loving, honest and positive. Sure, it will never happen, but at least we could realize that religions which justify mental and physical oppression over non-believers are not true to the creators intentions. I understand nothing can be created without destroying a previous entity, but we can definately reduce the amount of suffering among us. Recycle your bible.
For more on the bible's oppressive, violent nature visit The Dark Bible. The above quotes are taken from the Atrocities section.