Zone1 Why does the Bible seem so misogynistic?

[task0778]

Why does the Bible seem so misogynistic?​

The bible was written a few thousand years ago when the entire world was pretty much misogynistic, and it's been that way long before and long since. Even now, there are places where women are treated worse than dogs.

 

[JohnDB]

I edited that post. Please reread it. But to your question just google "Misogyny in the Bible". Lots of examples. My question is, is there a legitimate reason?

Behind every one of these "legitimate" examples you will find poor hermeneutics behind each of these.

Where we can extrapolate from Ephesians 4 where Paul says "Do not become drunk on wine" that Paul intends for people not to be drunk on beer or liquor or recreational drugs either....
Paul doesn't include people becoming overly excited and not completely in control of themselves by the "party" atmosphere at a sporting event, political rally, or collection of people you have been desiring to meet up with. (That's stated in other verses)

We can understand what the author intends through the view of the Author and the recipients (in their culture and time period)and not a modern populist view of what people wish the scriptures to say.

And in each of these cases....someone unfamiliar with the proper handling of scriptures can be seen to be using them to further their own agenda....just like in times past when people used them to start wars or encourage slavery.

 

[playtime]

Rebuttal of stupidity is not concern. I am here to refute your lies.

Now gfy

 

[Woodznutz]

Shrug. The Catholic Bible, like the Hebrew, (and most translations) uses the term 'serpent', saying he was subtle (or shrewd, crafty). A synonym for 'serpent' is 'snake' which takes us back to the use of metaphors when relating a story. Are you really arguing whether the Hebrew means 'snake' or 'serpent'?

Literally it means neither. If you heard someone whispering in your ear, or a thought just popped into your head, would you immediately think "snake"?

 

[Woodznutz]

Behind every one of these "legitimate" examples you will find poor hermeneutics behind each of these.

Where we can extrapolate from Ephesians 4 where Paul says "Do not become drunk on wine" that Paul intends for people not to be drunk on beer or liquor or recreational drugs either....
Paul doesn't include people becoming overly excited and not completely in control of themselves by the "party" atmosphere at a sporting event, political rally, or collection of people you have been desiring to meet up with. (That's stated in other verses)

We can understand what the author intends through the view of the Author and the recipients (in their culture and time period)and not a modern populist view of what people wish the scriptures to say.

And in each of these cases....someone unfamiliar with the proper handling of scriptures can be seen to be using them to further their own agenda....just like in times past when people used them to start wars or encourage slavery.

Or perhaps to encourage better understanding.

 

[Meriweather]

Literally it means neither. If you heard someone whispering in your ear, would you immediately think "snake"?

If you have something to share, why not share it?

 

[Woodznutz]

If you have something to share, why not share it?

I have, several times. Eve and the 'enchanter' were one. As Satan entered into Peter, so did the 'deceiver' enter into Eve. When God addressed the deceiver, he was talking to Eve. That's why he told Eve that she would 'eat dust' and 'go on her belly' (literally, eat dirt and produce children from her womb).