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Tadamoto24
09/10/17 8:16:06 AM
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It's in Proverbs chapter 23 verse 13.

"Without not correction from the child. For if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die. Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell"

Would any christians care to explain this?
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myzz7
09/10/17 8:16:49 AM
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Coffeebeanz
09/10/17 8:17:35 AM
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It's most likely metaphorical, like nearly everything in the old testament. Unless you're a fundie biblical literalist.

It's basically saying that it's better to punish a child than to let them get away with everything and turn out rotten.
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Fantastein
09/10/17 8:18:18 AM
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It's almost like the Bible was written by mortal men of that age and contains their values, rather than those of a god....

*runs*
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Medz1206
09/10/17 8:30:00 AM
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The stern tone in verse 13 is offset by the affection expressed in verse 15(My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine). However, many parents are reluctant to discipline their children. some fear they will forfeit their relationship, that their children will resent them, or they will stifle their children's development. However, correction won't kill them, and it may prevent them from foolish moves that would.
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Knowledge_King
09/10/17 2:31:01 PM
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I'm confused 'cause nothing's wrong.
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YourDrunkFather
09/10/17 2:34:13 PM
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Even today I think western countries are the ones who don't generally believe in beating their kids
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FLUFFYGERM
09/10/17 2:34:20 PM
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what lazy trolling. maybe next time at least pretend you put in some effort to understand the passage roflmao
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Smashingpmkns
09/10/17 2:35:36 PM
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Christians pick and choose what they believe in. Nothing new.
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Dustin1280
09/10/17 2:36:21 PM
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Smashingpmkns posted...
Christians pick and choose what they believe in. Nothing new.

This pretty much... They pick what should be "metaphorical" vs "literal" based on their personal feelings...
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OnlyAHobo
09/10/17 2:54:39 PM
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