Quote Originally Posted by Ropeart View Post
the bible was written by men, as a reaction (with regard to relationships with the opposite sex) to a fear of womankind. Every major religion seeks to subjugate women,
I seriously believe that the intention of the bible was to give good advice on which morals to follow. In 300 AD women where little more than property and if the Bible hadn't incorporated morals of the time nobody would have read the book(s) or become christian. I don't think it's a question of actively trying to subjugate women more than what was allready happening. For all we know it could have been progressive for it's time. A lot can happen in the subject of ethics in 1700 years.

Don't forget that the Bible was compiled by the order of Emperor Constantin. He wasn't even Christian. Not even a little bit. It's no secret that his goals with compiling the Bible was purely political. The omitted books are called the Apocrypha.

Christian morals have developed a lot. For example S:t Nicholas. Better known today as Father Christmas was famous for two things. Giving presents to the poor and burning down pagan churches. He got famous and connonized for the second act but the focus shifted as Christian ethics evolved.

Yes, religion is one of my favorite subjects.