RE: Formally Disproving Divine Command Theory
April 3, 2013 at 7:26 am
(This post was last modified: April 3, 2013 at 7:26 am by John V.)
(April 2, 2013 at 9:42 pm)FallentoReason Wrote: Thank you theists for highlighting your problems with the OP.Incorrect, at least for me. I'm saying that the Bible is against lying in general, but allows us to apply judgment and to lie if the situation requires it to save a life.
John V Wrote:It seems like all of you are saying in one form or another that the Bible doesn't say we shouldn't lie.
Quote:What should we do about these verses then?Take them for what they are: general exhortations not to lie. Mature readers don't need the disclaimer "except in certain extreme life-and-death situations" to be added after each instance.