08-04-2009, 02:12 AM
(This post was last modified: 08-04-2009, 02:14 AM by Faith Hope Charity.)
Peace be with you!
Quote:FHC, Steve, I never meant to attach any of you, I think kate knows me better. Kate, again I m not seeking to know the churche's position of sex, sex is not a taboo either in Islam.
This is not the point, my focus, and I think this is what wael is trying to communicate to whoever is interested to answer, is that God, being the creator, the owner of universe, ..etc, when revealing divine scripture must be possessing an incomparable level of elquecy that allows him to express whatever he wants to express in a bifitting style. I m not into the implications of the story..etc. Just the writing style, again, as Wael, asked, and you actually already answered that in your childhood you didnt receive the original copy having all of this language, am I not correct?? This is the main point.
Muslimah, rather than criticise the use of particular language, ask yourself what purpose is it intended to serve? In order to understand you'll need to be familiar with the Catholic teachings pertaining to love, sex & relationships. The Holy Bible does not teach that immoral acts should be committed, if anything, it highlights the destruction and negative consequences the immoral sexual acts have on a person's relationship with God & neighbour. You may think that the language used is vulgar, but I respect the integrity of the Holy Bible because it candidly presents historical accounts of events that have occurred. If human beings did not distort the beauty of the marital act by engaging in immoral behaviour then the Holy Bible would have no reason to use explicit yet relevant language to recount such stories. The use of this language in metaphors is significant when reflecting on the bond between God & the Human race.
I was taught about sex very early on - its correct use & its abuse. The 6th Commandment is all about sex! I studied the Commandments before I began school. I have a very healthy & holy attitude towards sex. I'm as pure as one can be & I believe this is because of the foundations of Sacred Scripture & Church doctrine.
The issue of a children's Bible is a different one - the majority of biblical content (details) is left out because the aim of a children's Bible is to teach the holistic message of the Gospel in a simplistic form. Would I have a problem with my child reading an "adult's" Bible? No, not at all. A person's mind, body & soul can only be corrupted if they will it. I believe that I have reached a level of chastity that if you were to force me to sit on a nude beach full of naked men I would not have one lustful urge whatsoever. A child's heart is just as innocent as mine - if not more. If I were to forbid my child from reading the full biblical text then I am giving the impression that the Bible is bad & sex in general is bad. That's not on!
You might disagree & that's fine. But considering you asked even though you had already made up your mind about this matter suggests that you want to know what MY position is. Quite difficult to discuss via a computer but I hope you're able to make some sense out of it.
In Faith, Hope & Charity...
Kathie :)
God bless.