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> Do religions say you are free to ignore some of what the book says if it doesn't fit current social values, or does it say you have to do all of it? Yes, sur
by mdifrgechd 6y ago
> Do religions say you are free to ignore some of what the book says if it doesn't fit current social values, or does it say you have to do all of it?
Yes, sure. Religion is super personal, it doesn't automatically mean you believe every word of a text. There may be some that demand that, but it's a broad spectrum that definitely admits looser interpretations.
- thatguy0900 6y agoI just have trouble believing that's not a modern interpretation to allow current human rights oriented social ideas to mix with religion, but I'll admit I have no particular knowledge of historical religious interpretation