True Holiness Rejects Bloodshed

Divine holiness distinguishes God from ancient deities that demanded blood sacrifices for atonement, revealing a contradiction in the belief that a holy God requires murder for forgiveness. True understanding of divine will suggests that genuine sacrifice lies in the condition of one's spirit rather than the slaughter of animals. Biblical directives, like 'thou shalt not kill,' highlight a higher moral standard, indicating that violence, even against animals, was a concession to humanity's flawed nature. Jesus emphasized this, recognizing that the commandment was often breached, and suggested that animal sacrifices served to placate humanity's bloodlust rather than fulfill God's true desires. The essence of true holiness lies in embracing peace and purity, devoid of bloodshed, calling for adherence to a higher ethical code that transcends primitive ritualistic practices.

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