Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Pro-Choice

shadowmayor

(1,325 posts)

6. Actually

Reply to Panich52 (Original post)

Thu Oct 27, 2016, 01:23 AM

Oct 2016

The Bible does not proscribe abortion; it mandates abortion. Numbers 5:11-31 tells a wife who's husband is jealous to take the priestly drink, and if she's carrying another man's child, she shall abort. Some call it the bitter water ordeal, or the jealousy clause. And of course, if the woman is innocent, the man remains free of blame. I've told the "pro-lifers" about this part of the Bible for years, and they always look at me like I have 3 purple heads. Amazing what you find in books when you actually read them?