(June 23, 2015 at 7:56 pm)Metis Wrote:(June 23, 2015 at 7:53 pm)Mr.wizard Wrote: Whether you view the story as allegorical or literal, it in no way portrays rape as immoral. Just saying that is allegorical does not answer the questions about why its sanctioned by god, it seems like just a way of avoiding the question.
It's true what she's saying though, I suspect Randy is a former Protestant as I can detect a strong American Evangelical vibe to much of his personal theology. It's not heretical but it's rather different from the more traditional, ethereal/indefinable approach of Catholic_Lady which is more usual amongst "Cradle Catholics".
Ya sure I agree with that, but saying the story is allegorical does not address the morality that the story portrays. What message where bible writers trying to convey by writing those horrific stories.
