Genesis 22-24

[wolfpurplemoon]

Abraham's son Isaac, almost a human sacrifice and married to his cousin.

* I think much has been said about the barbarity of the Lord's test of Abraham's faith. The fact that he has to test someone's limits shows he's definitely not all-knowing and Abraham carries on being the most easily led man ever. To actually get to the point of raising the knife above your child's heart, another fine example of the family values in this book.

* After the death of his very old wife, Abraham sends a servant to find a wife for Isaac in his homeland, because he can't have his son marrying within the place they reside, because they aren't part of the chosen people I suppose. The servant finds Abraham's brother and procures his daughter, and Isaac therefore marries his cousin. It's nice that Abraham decided to do something nice for his son, well nicer than sacrificing him to the Lord anyway...

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[mentalguru.livejournal.com]

-Sighs- Back when I was a christian, this was the story which really terrified me. A part of me realised I possibly could never bring myself to do this to someone I cared about- or even necessarily didn't know or hated (sacrifice them). And also the fact Abraham loved his son meant I was not all that comfortable even though I knew my parents loved me too.

The thing was while of course christians believe sacrifice isn't required at all with christ's sacrifice, however we are still supossed to give up worldly and earthly desires and even people in favour of god. It seemed logical to me perhaps to put god in front of myself in some regard, but ahead of other people simply didn't make much sense to me and also made me feel terrible, because it just was something that felt entirely unnatural to me and pointless with an all powerful being- surely say if I was a student to a very rich and powerful, completely healthy man who was also wise and compassionate, he'd understand if say I had to look after my friend who is in a less privlidged position.