Reposted from... Ariel Williams' answer to Is morality really tied closely with religion? Some biblical atrocities and poor values.. Kill Brats From there Elisha went up to Bethel. While he was on his way, some small boys came out of the city and jeered at him. "Go up baldhead," they shouted, "go up baldhead! read more
And lets restrict ourselves in a truly cold blooded enlightenment philosophical manner to immoral acts not cruel acts. Much of the narrative of the OT reads like a gritty bronze age soap opera. There's lots of examples of things that the Bible pulls no punches over. read more