that depends on whose definition of “nefarious”. Inquisition didn’t think burning witches at the stake is nefarious because they were attempting to save immortal souls.
whether the editors of the bible consider their purposes nefarious is immaterial. it only matters whether we should consider their intents nefarious.
whether the editors of the bible consider their purposes nefarious is immaterial. it only matters whether we should consider their intents nefarious.