Not denying it's in there. I am denying that God commanded it, based on the writings of the prophets, and even Jesus' own words.
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Did/does God require blood sacrifice?
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Not denying it's in there. I am denying that God commanded it, based on the writings of the prophets, and even Jesus' own words.
You are partly right, as there is a connection.
Ever notice how Biblical literalists cease to be so when a scripture passage contradicts their beliefs?
There is a clear and definite conflict in the Bible between priestly religion and prophetic religion. That conflict also exists in religions other than Christianity.
What the OT prophets have God saying about blood sacrifice couldn't be clearer, and Jesus Himself repeats and affirms it. No amount of twisting of scripture, or denying what it plainly and literally says, can change that.
The question that remains is, where did sacrifice come from? Since God clearly did not command it, it had to have come from ancient pagan influences.
There is a clear and definite conflict in the Bible between priestly religion and prophetic religion. That conflict also exists in religions other than Christianity.
What the OT prophets have God saying about blood sacrifice couldn't be clearer, and Jesus Himself repeats and affirms it. No amount of twisting of scripture, or denying what it plainly and literally says, can change that.
The question that remains is, where did sacrifice come from? Since God clearly did not command it, it had to have come from ancient pagan influences.
If something contradicts the nature of God and God's very own words, then I would consider it not to be inspired by God.
Yeah, you've mentioned that before. I was looking for a yes or no specifically in regards to Leviticus chapter 3. Is it the divinely inspired word of God?
Based on the criteria I have stated -- no. Animal sacrifice is of pagan origin, appropriated by priestly religion. Its precept is that sin cannot be forgiven except by bloodletting to appease an angry, vindictive, retributive god. This is opposed by the OT prophets who convey the direct words of God, and Jesus affirms the OT prophets.
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As Rebel is now banned for denying Lev 3 as inspired Scripture, this thread is closed.
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