Old Testament Slavery (Bad God! Part 15)
“The Bible condones slavery!” This claim is one of the main reasons people reject Christianity. Slavery is despicable, but has it always been viewed that way? If not, then what changed?
Women Under the Law (Bad God! Part 14)
Were women second-class citizens in Israel? Could they be seized by any lustful man? Did they have to marry their rapist? These questions will finally be answered.
What About the Death Penalty? (Bad God! Part 13)
The Old Testament Law prescribes something many in the West consider outdated and unethical: the death penalty. But how does the Law prescribe it, and why?
Did Grace REPLACE the Law?
When Jesus said he fulfilled the law, does that mean it is now abolished? And how do we reconcile the promises of God with the feeling that He is not with us or listening to us?
Old Testament Law (Bad God! Part 12)
Old Testament Law has been viewed as unnecessarily harsh and barbaric, especially in view of modern, allegedly enlightened values. A closer look reveals much, much more than meets the eye for an eye.
Why I Left Orthodox Judaism for Christ: David Shapiro’s Story & Belief
Former Orthodox Jew David Shapiro is interviewed by former Muslim Abdu Murray about David’s faith journey and what he now thinks about debated topics in light of Christ. They discuss the Torah, the Tree of Life, the Fall, Messiah, binitarianism, and more!
Bad God! Violence in the Old Testament (Part 1)
Is the God of the Old Testament a loving Father or a “capriciously malevolent bully” as Richard Dawkins claimed? This series of articles seeks to find out by looking at the most troubling Old Testament passages.
