Scriptures that Demean Anyone aren't God's

It is true!! Many a times we tend to believe what is written in the scripture. And we ought to. This is because we have been brought up to believe that what is written in the scripture is sacred, the actual word of God. As humans however, we always seek consistency and logic. Therefore, when we encounter contradictions we wonder why and whether God would contradict himself. Indeed, it does not make sense. But we need to remember one thing. Like any book, scripture must be read in whole in order to understand the message that is being communicated to us.

 I respect all religions in the world. I tend to believe that God has a way to communicate to everyone in this wide world. God as God is capable of sending several messengers to his people in different languages and in different cultures. It is therefore not important to claim that one way of religious experience is better or superior to another; otherwise we get caught up in ethnocentrism.

 While I appreciate all religions for the great wisdom they have, I am often disturbed by teachings that undermine other human beings. Truly, these cannot be from God. After all scriptures say, God love all human beings. Whenever there is a scripture that sanction discrimination of others or abuse of certain individual, I tend to doubt the source. It is important to remember that most religions emerge in cultures. Sometimes, these cultures may taint God's message. In situations where there is a message that contradict God as you understand him, pass it on as a culture because you can bet it is.

Seekers of wisdom will always find this to be true. Be a seeker of wisdom. Do not use religion to abuse or demean anyone especially children and women in your lives. God does not allow this. Visit us at www.wiso2011.com and support us. Visit us also on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/WISO and like us.