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Is God a Vindictive Bully? 🤔 Interview with Paul Copan
Dec 12, 2023
In this intriguing interview, Paul Copan, author of 'Is God a Vindictive Bully?', discusses the accusations of genocide, racism, and violence in the Old Testament. He challenges imbalanced teachings and highlights God's kindness, patience, and compassion. Topics include addressing ethical challenges, slavery in the Old Testament, beliefs about final judgment, God's judgments, interpretations of Canaanite annihilation, and more. A must-watch for anyone interested in understanding challenging biblical passages and the broader theological context.
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- Jesus and the New Testament authorities were not attacking Moses, but addressing misuses and abuses of the law.
- The violence attributed to human beings in the Old Testament is not equated with the actions of God.
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Misconceptions about the Law of Moses
Critics wrongly interpret Jesus' statements about the Law of Moses as repudiation, when he is actually challenging misuse of the law. Jesus critiques misinterpretations such as personal vendettas and casualistic oath-taking, not the entire law itself. In fact, Jesus repeatedly affirms the law, quoting from it and upholding its authority. New Testament writers also hold the law in high esteem, with Paul calling it good, spiritual, and holy. It is important to understand that Jesus and the New Testament authorities were not attacking Moses, but addressing misuses and abuses of the law.
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