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We don't even have to get into a discussion of 21st century emergent technologies to see a need for new moral discernment which would show the development of doctrine.

Think about something that is condemned in the pages of Scripture, condemned by the prophets of Israel and the Fathers of the Church: interest on loans. This is "usury."

Do you, as a Christian, consider interest-bearing loans sinful? Why or why not.

Think about things NOT condemned in the pages of Scripture, and actually practiced by the blessed patriarchs and prophets of old: for instance, polygamy. Or slavery.

Do you, as a Christian, consider polygamy and slavery OK? Why or why not?

44 posted on 05/15/2018 12:37:15 PM PDT by Mrs. Don-o (The Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything. (John))

Um, didn’t you know that all loans are cancelled in the Jubilee year, and interest is no longer collectible?

112 posted on 05/16/2018 9:24:16 AM PDT by MHGinTN (A dispensational perspective is a powerful tool for discernment)

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