Yes, though the Bible should be read with the social norms of that day to truly understand it and place it in its proper context.
yeah otherwise it's tough to get around the slavery and selling your daughters bit
Only because you are viewing it from today's lens and not the lens of 3000 years ago.
You keep saying that. I don't think you understand what it means....
If we view religions in the same "lens" as 3000 years ago, we would all be killing each other right now.
We have developed a slight sense of tolerance as weapons have become stronger, but we still want to kill or turn the non-believers.
Just like 3000 years ago.
We just dare not to do it nowadays without enough backup.
ding, you are still in your militant phase as a believer who thinks everyone else needs to be turned to your way of thinking.
The truth is that you're the one who needs our help. We're still trying, and more are joining in the cause. You have a lot of love here!
The truth is that your salvation lies in your actions, and how you can be good to the world and humanity. Not what you believe in.