Learning to Read the Bible, feat. Dr. Dru Johnson and Tyler Foster | Episode XIII
New Humanists
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The Hebrew Bible Is Worried About Child Sacrifice
The hebrew bible makes a big deal out of child sacrifice. It's certainly a theme, vulnerable. And at their very point of vulnerability, god intercedes. That thread is sewn all the way through the hebrew bible. Tyler: I think what you said about god his heart for those who cannot help themselves. The problem is this massive question mark is raised with like, why would he say, take your son, your only son, whom you love, to a place that i will show you, and sacrifice him there? This has caused so many problems christians. You'll find it in all kinds of crazy places - but just don't do it on sabbath.
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