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In reply to the discussion: HR 535 – Year of the Bible Resolution (billboard) [View all]Bluenorthwest
(45,319 posts)the time? Also sartorial and tonsorial practices, farming methods. The Scripture is filled with many,many things which God commands his own not to do which were the norm in all society at the time. A huge element of the early story is how God 'set apart' the Children of Israel, commanding them to actions no other group took at the time. In fact, the idea of a single God, one that is not seen was in itself against the entire norm of society at the time. Did God say 'stop worshiping idols when it goes out of style, and when others stop eating shell fish, you should too.'? No, he said 'I command you'.
Note that he did not command an end to human slavery. He did command an end to worshiping idols, eating pork, many hair cuts, styles of clothing, holidays, marriage rules, you name it, God changed it all on the Mountain with Moses. He did not address slavery. He did address many things. Just not slavery.