But that's the Old Testament
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"But that's the Old Testament" is an argument used by [[Christians]] when they wish to ignore or glaze over specific [[Old Testament]] laws and stories. (This is a form of [[cherry picking]]). It is often used when [[counter-apologetics]] bring up: | "But that's the Old Testament" is an argument used by [[Christians]] when they wish to ignore or glaze over specific [[Old Testament]] laws and stories. (This is a form of [[cherry picking]]). It is often used when [[counter-apologetics]] bring up: | ||
| − | + | *The numerous massacres performed by or under the direction of [[God]] as written in the old testament. | |
| − | + | *[[Law]]s regarding the keeping and treatment of [[slave]]s. | |
| − | + | *The requirement of [[animal sacrifice]]. | |
| − | + | *The punishment of [[stoning]] to death. | |
| − | + | *As well as any individual laws they do not wish to follow e.g.: dietary laws or the prohibition of wearing blended fabrics. | |
| − | Most Christians will claim that when [[Jesus]] | + | == Apologetics == |
| + | Most Christians will claim that when [[Jesus]] died, it nullified the Old Testament laws. | ||
| + | == Counter-apologetics == | ||
This argument is flawed in two respects: | This argument is flawed in two respects: | ||
| − | + | # They continue to quote the Old Testament laws that they do wish to follow. | |
| − | + | # According to the [[New Testament]] ({{Bible|Matthew 5:19}}) Jesus is quoted as saying "Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven." | |
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Revision as of 20:35, 17 April 2009
"But that's the Old Testament" is an argument used by Christians when they wish to ignore or glaze over specific Old Testament laws and stories. (This is a form of cherry picking). It is often used when counter-apologetics bring up:
- The numerous massacres performed by or under the direction of God as written in the old testament.
- Laws regarding the keeping and treatment of slaves.
- The requirement of animal sacrifice.
- The punishment of stoning to death.
- As well as any individual laws they do not wish to follow e.g.: dietary laws or the prohibition of wearing blended fabrics.
Apologetics
Most Christians will claim that when Jesus died, it nullified the Old Testament laws.
Counter-apologetics
This argument is flawed in two respects:
- They continue to quote the Old Testament laws that they do wish to follow.
- According to the New Testament (Matthew 5:19
) Jesus is quoted as saying "Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven."
