104 - Common Questions about the Bible Pt. 3
- Liam
- Nov 28
- 2 min read
FINAL EPISODE OF THE DEEP DIVE LET'S GOOOO
In this episode, we consider common moral problems that people encounter when they read the Bible. Why does the God of the Old Testament seem so angry and cruel, while Jesus seems merciful and loving? Why does God give such harsh punishments to people in the Old Testament? Does the Bible condone things like slavery and genocide? What about all those people who do terrible things in the Bible?
Basically just a few really easy simple questions that aren't at all controversial, you're welcome.
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References and further reading/listening/viewing:
Matthew 22:37-40
Isaiah 13:9
2 Kings 13
Joshua 11:8-9
The Catechism of the Catholic Church, pts. 42, 53
Trent Horn, Hard Sayings
Jimmy Akin, Genocide in the Bible
Joe Heschmeyer, Did God Command Genocide in the Old Testament?
The Bible in a Year, Day 32: Cattle, Boils, and Hail
Catholic Answers:
Pope Benedict XVI: God and the World: Believing and Living in Our Time
The Catholic Encyclopedie, Slavery and Christianity
Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologiae, II.i, Q.79
Fr Mike Schmitz:
Pints With Aquinas, The Problem of Violence in The Old Testament? /W Trent Horn
Bishop Robert Barron, Understanding Violence in the Old Testament
Breaking In The Habit, Why is God so Angry in the Old Testament?
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