Quote Originally Posted by ThatOwlWoman View Post
No different than the Bible and how it is interpreted by some fundamentalist Xtians and some extreme conservative Jews (OT that is, not the entire Bible). They claim that scriptures make women 2nd-class to men, subservient, submissive, basically property to do with as the man wishes.
Jesus was actually the one that moved the role of women towards a brighter existence. If people actually just followed Christ instead of trying to interpret certain aspects, people, cherry-pick we wouldn't have these things. Stuff was written in a violent and archaic era where such things as stonings were how misdeeds were handled. They forget the Bible says they aren't the judge and to treat people without condemnation just because of their sin. Also, that people abide by secular laws rather than rebel and sacrifice their virtuous heart and soul. Forgive, forget, help, and cherish. Even in the case of murderers etc. You don't condemn them in a horrid manner you help them. You put them in a position they can't damage others or themselves. To harm them puts you on their plateua.