Common Misuses of the Bible in Modern Politics

1. “The Bible Supports Unrestricted Equality for Immigrants” It is true that God commanded Israel to treat “the sojourner” with kindness, fairness, and protection from oppression (Ex. 22:21; Lev. 19:33–34). Nevertheless, the Law gave clear priority to Israelite citizens in a bunch of areas including interest, debt release, Jubilee, land inheritance, and leadership. Some hostile … Continue reading Common Misuses of the Bible in Modern Politics →

Why So Harsh, God? The Census, the Plague, and the Problem of Evil

Few passages unsettle readers more than David’s census and the resulting plague recorded in 1 Chronicles 21 and 2 Samuel 24. The account forces us to grapple with difficult truths: human sin, divine punishment, God’s sovereignty, Satan’s involvement, and the mystery of suffering. At first glance, the situation seems unfair—even harsh. Why would God punish … Continue reading Why So Harsh, God? The Census, the Plague, and the Problem of Evil →