Originally Posted by DBT
Originally Posted by Thunderstick
The Israelis were always to offer peace, did not torture their POWs, and did not feed their children to the fire, were to accept those who wished to join them, and you don't see any difference. How tightly we must close our eyes.



Again, the issue is not with what the people of the time thought or how they behaved, but the morality and actions attributed to God.

Is it merciful to have a man stoned to death for gathering sticks on a Sabbath? Is it an example of good morality?

By our own standards, I'd point out that it is neither merciful or moral to kill someone for such reason.

What standards do you have and where can I find them recorded?