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Reading a few different versions of the Bible, none of them are exactly the same. The characteristic of God being an immortal being who created earth is not proven, yet this being knew planetary geology, if not witnessing it themselves. This would make them a higher life form. The Bible relates to knowledge which appears advance to ancient humans.

Thinking about my time as an atheist, reading the Bible in a secular fashion, many passages are wise in a relation to humanity and transcend time. Why would anyone relive every experience to determine right and wrong when an existing document tells people how to avoid problems. Humanity, itself, has hardly changed throughout the generations and the Bible is an excellent reference for proving this fact.

Today, referencing the JPS Hebrew- English Tanakh (Junior Addition), the reason for why an action is a sin eludes me. Leviticus expands on the concept of not stealing.

You shall not steal; you shall not deal deceitfully or falsely with one another. You shall not swear falsely by my name, profaning the name of your God: I am the Lord. You shall not defraud your fellow. You shall not commit robbery. The wages of a laborer shall not remain with you until morning. You shall not insult the deaf, or place a stumbling block before the blind. You shall fear your God: I am the Lord. You shall not render an unfair decision: do not favor the poor or show deference to the rich; judge your kinsman fairly. Do not deal basely with your countrymen. Do not profit by the blood of your fellow: I am the Lord. You shall not hate your kinsfolk in your heart. Reprove your kinsman but incur no guilt because of him. You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against your countrymen. Love your fellow as yourself: I am the Lord. You shall not let your cattle mate with a different kind; you shall not sow your field with two kinds of seed; you shall not put on cloth from a mixture of two kinds of material.

It is remarkable and then states a problem with two types of seed in a field and clothing made from various materials. I am not a farmer. Two types of seed in one field could be a valid issue. I also read versions stating women should not wear men's clothing and men should not wear women's clothing. What kind of maniacal backlash comes from fabric?

Having faith in God, the skeptic inside me wants to figure out how and why the laws are meaningful in life without the threat of an omnipotent being. Thinking about dressing in transgender clothing, clothes are not fitted to their body. This would look unattractive making marriage difficult. Many women's clothes are being made from the men's design charts. They are fitted to the body; therefore, obviously women's clothing. On this premise, when a ruffle shirt is made for a man's measurements, it is men's clothing women should not wear.

It seems arbitrary, yet has an explainable or reasonable outcome. The issue of not wearing clothes made from two kinds of materials is mysterious. If there is a downfall to this action it should be visible. Today most fabrics are blends. Blends combine two or more materials to make cloth. People say clothes made from one material like cotton, silk or linen are preferred because they breathe. Are blends restrictive to circulation?

Coats are made of a lining, down and exterior shell. Each layer fulfills a purpose. Linings protect the skin from the abrasive texture of down. Down makes the coat warm. Shells offer features like weather protection and water proofing. Even a wool coat, without down, has a satin lining. Wool has a rough texture. It appears to be a logical formation of a cold weather coat.

This is a perplexing issue. God creator of humanity or God higher life form gave us a text to advance our species and improve our lives. Other issues expressed in Leviticus chapter 19 are apparent. The economic situation in the world today proves the Word of God is awesome. However, this miscellaneous sin seems awkward.

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Religious Defense for Women

Often people face religious schisms. When traditional approaches to religion conflict with ethical desires conflict arises. However, the Bible offers acceptable solutions; therefore, the schism is resolved without going against religious values. An example of religious and societal demand is noticeable in the interpretation of Adam and Eve. Men and women agree women should be subservient to men, yet society wants people to avoid sexual promiscuity.

The first defense is obvious. The social responsibility of a man who seduces or has angry sex with a virgin is obligated to pay the customary price of a wedding to her parents or marry the woman. If they refuse the man remains obligated to the woman (Exodus 22: 16). There is an immediate threat to anyone who wishes to bed a virgin out of wedlock.

This is a comprehensive law. It is well known, virgins are prized and likely to secure a marriage. The amount paid to parents provides clothing to the woman or her family increases her status in gaining a suitable marriage within her established class.

People may resent the wealthy, as they can afford to pay the bridal price of several virgins. It seems unfair. A poor man must indenture himself to a woman he does not wish to marry. However, this is even, because no matter how wealthy a man is resources are limited. There is also a limit to how much time a man is willing to dedicate to a woman he will not marry.

This preventative measure disappears when a woman is no longer a virgin. People are concerned about the enforcement of the other Ten Commandments: though shall not commit adultery (Exodus 20:14) and though shall not covet your neighbor's wife (Exodus 20:17). Married women are protected when no longer a virgin. If a woman is not married or divorced what options does she have to protect herself against sin?

Exodus chapter 18 to 20 covers a wide array of sinful sexual acts. Theoretically this is additional protection; however, I have heard misuse of biblical statements. While at work a group of men openly harassed a married woman. They referred to Eve eating the fruit of wisdom (Genesis 3:6) as a way of saying she has to do whatever they say. For some reason they did not feel the commandment regarding adultery applied to them personally. Perhaps they believed sins would be forgiven.

Many people desire to have lives without sin and want few reasons to ask forgiveness. The way he wielded the statement was completely insulting. It was shocking how few people in the office took notice or said anything.

He wanted to basically identify women as slaves to men. This argument begins with how Adam is the only one who was warned not to eat form the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil (Genesis 2:11). Eve was not created as a helper until after God warned Adam (2:22). As Adam's helper probably told Eve the fruit was poisonous. Adam's authority during the incident place him as responsible for Eve, not the other way around. He is identified as carrying fault, because he ate the fruit, "I commanded YOU not to eat (Genesis 3:17)."

After eating the fruit the positions of management and helper were changed. Though women fell subservient to their husband (3:16) there is no reason to believe they are servants to all men. Even if they were they should practice self-preservation. Each couple is as an independent unit. A wife is their husband's helper. A man calling on favors from various women is absurd.

Though career options for a woman are controversial the main portion addressing sexual promiscuity are addressed in the identification of an individual's freedom to make decisions. Both men and women desire to fulfill a level sainthood. They must be allowed to make personal decisions in regards to sin and parental wishes. Especially single people need to think of how they will secure a marriage and safety.

A wife is not dismissed from guilt after being married. Laws regarding molestation have developed. If anything the story of Adam and Eve establishes every person is responsible for their own actions, because they will be held responsible in the eye of God for the sins they commit (Genesis 3:14-16).

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