As has already been said, different Christians take different positions on the Old Testament rules. You might want to read:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_...d_Covenant
As stated there:
In practice, many Christians do exactly what Minimalist suggests above, and that is be totally inconsistent in their approach, and trot out the Old Testament when they like it, and pretend it does not matter when you bring up some part of it they don't like.
In other words, many Christians are totally dishonest sleaze-bags when it comes to this. I think you will find that, in practice, that is what you will most frequently encounter. But you should read the article at the above link, as you will, perhaps, occasionally encounter someone who takes a consistent approach.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_...d_Covenant
As stated there:
Quote:Many Christians believe that only parts are applicable, others believe that none are applicable, dual-covenant theologians believe that it remains valid only for Jews, and a minority have the view that all are still applicable to believers in Jesus and the .
In practice, many Christians do exactly what Minimalist suggests above, and that is be totally inconsistent in their approach, and trot out the Old Testament when they like it, and pretend it does not matter when you bring up some part of it they don't like.
In other words, many Christians are totally dishonest sleaze-bags when it comes to this. I think you will find that, in practice, that is what you will most frequently encounter. But you should read the article at the above link, as you will, perhaps, occasionally encounter someone who takes a consistent approach.
"A wise man ... proportions his belief to the evidence."
— David Hume, An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, Section X, Part I.
