Those who seek for the truth should study the Bible

Congruent with our experience means it fits with the facts. And the last premise means the Bible is practical, and when we follow it, our actions are successful. None of these premises have to do with human morality. Nevertheless, let's take a look at headphonegut's arguments and see why they do not disprove that the Bible is the truth. "There are many past actions of societies, that extend to now, that are disgusting like the acceptance of slavery based on scripture. The language surrounding how women are viewed - as objects - in the bible, and the treatment of homosexuals. "Slavery: Understand that by the time the Bible began to be written, humans already had established social structures that conflicted with godly principles. Whereas many of the practices concerned were condemned in his written Law, God selected to tolerate others, like slavery. The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia says, “It was meant to function as a brotherhood in which, ideally, there were no poor [and there was] no exploitation of widows, waifs, or orphans. ” Therefore, rather than simply allowing an already established social and economic structure, the law of God regulated slavery so that if practiced, slaves would be treated in a loving and humane manner.1. Oppressive slavery was not allowed under God's law to Israel. A slave killed by his master had to be avenged (Exodus 21:20). And if the slave was maimed, he was set free. 2. Leviticus 25:39, 40 says: “In case your brother grows poor alongside you and he has to sell himself to you, you must not use him as a worker in slavish service. He should prove to be with you like a hired laborer, like a settler. ” So, the Bible slavery was a loving provision for Israel's poorest. Kidnapping a man and selling him as a slave was punished by death (Exodus 21:16). 3. The maximum time an Israelite could be a slave was six years (Exodus 21:2). But the law demanded that every fifty years all Israelite slaves were to be set free nationwide, no matter how long the Israelite had been a slave (Leviticus 25:40, 41). Later, during the time of Jesus and his apostles, slavery was an established practice in the Roman Empire. As Christianity spread, it was inevitable that slaves and slave owners would come in contact with the good news and become Christians. However, neither Jesus or the apostles preached social liberation, as if trying to reform the existing system. Rather, slave owners and slaves were exhorted to love one another as spiritual brothers (Colossians 4:1; 1 Timothy 6:2). ConclusionSlavery is considered immoral because it is usually abusive, and the belief that everyone has the right to own their own life. But, really, isn't God, the giver of life, the owner of all lives? And, as you have seen, kidnapping a slave was punished with death. If an individual wants to be a slave for a short amount of time, and the giver of life allows this, is it really immoral? Now, are we not slaves of our employers? TheBible shows that God will deliver us from all forms of slavery soon. Then we will enjoy true freedom. (Isaiah 65:21, 22). Women: From the beginning, both man and woman were created with the ability to reflect God’s qualities (Genesis 1:27). Adam and Eve had their unique physical and emotional makeup, but they enjoyed of the same rights before their Maker, and received the same commission (Genesis 1:28-31). Israelite women enjoyed a great measure of freedom, unlike women in many nations of ancient times. For instance, the wife could "consider a field and obtain it" and "plant a vineyard. " She could even run her own business if she had skills in spinning and weaving (Proverbs 31:11, 16-19). Women also were free to have a personal relationship with God. Women, such as Deborah and Huldah, were used as representatives by God. Interestingly, important men and priests seeked advice from them (Judges 4:4-8; 2 Kings 22:14-16, 20). Many Israelite women had the skill and knowledge neccesary to run a profitable business (Proverbs 31:24). Unlike the culture of many nations in ancient times in which the father alone taught his sons, the mother was to share in the education of her sons until they became adults (Proverbs 31:1). The Ten Commandments clearly commanded, “Honor your father and your mother. ” (Exodus 20:12). And wise king Solomon said, “Listen, my son, to the discipline of your father, and do not forsake the law of your mother” (Proverbs 1:8). The Law also included detailed orders concerning conduct among unmarried persons, showing respect for females(Leviticus 18:6, 9; Deuteronomy 22:25, 26). ConclusionThe law in the Bible clearly reflects God's view of women. Concerning this, the author Laure Aynard, in her book, La Bible au féminin (The Bible in the Feminine Gender), says, “For the most part, when the Law covenant speaks of the woman, it is to defend her. ”Homosexuals: A reason the Old Testament law was so harsh is that it demonstrated the severity of righteousness and the requirement of perfection before a holy God. Galatians 3:24 tells us that the law is what points us to Christ by showing us we are unable to keep the law and that the only way of obtaining righteousness before God is through the sacrifice of Jesus. Also, the Old Testament times were very diffucult. Many nations warred against Israel, and Satan was constantly working to destroy Israel to prevent the Messiah from being born. God, therefore, established laws, as difficult as they were, that ensured the survival of the Jewish nation, helped maintain social structure, and reflected the harshness of the law. Conclusion How do God's people view homosexuals? We don't hate them, but can't approve of their conduct. To illustrate, Ichoose not to smoke. In fact, I find the idea repulsive. But maybe you are a smoker and feel differently. I would not be prejudiced against you for your view, just as you would not be prejudiced against me formine, correct? God loved the world so much that he sent his Son to die so that everyone that has faith in him can have everlasting life. This gift of salvation is a gift we all have, but he does not force us to accept it. God understands very well that because of imperfection many can be attracted to the same gender. He also knows that this is something that is controllable, and those who strive to live a life God approves will benefit from his gift of salvation. It's that simple. Those whose sexual desires are more important for them than their love for God, should they really expect to benefit from God's gift? Third PremiseThe Bible certainly is in harmony or atleast does not conflict with our established knowledge. I gave examples in the previous round of how it is in harmony. An example of how it does not conflict is with the fact of evolution. Nowhere does the Bible conflict with the fact that living things adapt to their environment and occasionally mutate. However, the theory of evolution that attempts to explain how man came to be through evolution is not an established fact. Understand that the scientific method is limited by imperfect human observation. What will you trust, imperfect human observation, or the book of God, which is in harmony with our established knowledge and even contains knowledge far ahead of its time such as the expansion of the universe and the water cycle? ConclusionMy premises certainly are falsifiable, and yet, headphonegut will not find a single fault within the Bible. Human philosophy such as that of humangut is just that, the philosophy of an imperfect human. And whom better to seek the truth from than from the One who created it all? Unlike other books, the Bible does not make mere claims. It gives evidence and exhorts the reader to test the truth in the Bible. For these reasons, those who seek for the truth should study the Bible. Thank you. Once again I await headphonegut's response.