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RockRaven

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5. Some religionists say that the story of Onan makes that statement.

Reply to LakeArenal (Reply #2)

Sat Oct 15, 2022, 04:42 PM

Oct 2022

However, that seems to be a superficial and inaccurate interpretation to me. Onan's so-called crime is purposely subverting a different rule, in my reading of that story.

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Half serious question...What does evangelical Bible say about: [View all] LakeArenal Oct 2022 OP

There is a view from edhopper Oct 2022 #1

Is there a specific statement in the Bible that says LakeArenal Oct 2022 #2

Not really edhopper Oct 2022 #4

Unless you're into the NT. Igel Oct 2022 #7

Some religionists say that the story of Onan makes that statement. RockRaven Oct 2022 #5

Foiling the purpose of a Levirate marriage. Igel Oct 2022 #6

My reading of Onan edhopper Oct 2022 #8

The evangelicals make it up as they go along. Runningdawg Oct 2022 #3

Everybody "makes it up as they go along" Act_of_Reparation Oct 2022 #9