5.22.2011

Sex and The Bible: A Quiz

From the New York Times:

Faith is a huge force in American life, and it’s common to hear the Bible cited to bolster political and moral positions, especially against same-sex marriage and abortion. Choose the best responses (some questions may have more than one correct answer):

1. The Bible’s position on abortion is:
a. Never mentioned.
b. To forbid it along with all forms of artificial birth control.
c. Condemnatory, except to save the life of the mother.

2. The Bible suggests “marriage” is:
a. The lifelong union of one man and one woman.
b. The union of one man and up to 700 wives.
c. Often undesirable, because it distracts from service to the Lord.

3. The Bible says of homosexuality:
a. Leviticus describes male sexual pairing as an abomination.
b. A lesbian should be stoned at her father’s doorstep.
c. There’s plenty of ambiguity and no indication of physical intimacy, but some readers point to Ruth and Naomi’s love as suspiciously close, or to King David declaring to Jonathan: “Your love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women.” (II Samuel 1:23-26)

4. In the Bible, erotic writing is:
a. Forbidden by Deuteronomy as “adultery of the heart.”
b. Exemplified by “Song of Songs,” which celebrates sex for its own sake.
c. Unmentioned.

5. Jesus says that divorce is permitted:
a. Only after counseling and trial separation.
b. Never.
c. Only to men whose wives have been unfaithful.

6. Among sexual behavior that is forbidden is:
a. Adultery.
b. Incest.
c. Sex with angels.

7. The people of Sodom were condemned principally for:
a. Homosexuality.
b. Blasphemy.
c. Lack of compassion for the poor and needy.

Follow the link for the answers.

3 comments:

  1. I was disappointed that they didn't have any of my answers on there ...

    1. The Bible’s position on abortion is:
    d. Kill 'em all and let god sort them out

    2. The Bible suggests “marriage” is:
    d. The thing to do if you're a movie star with a career to protect and a sexual preference to hide

    3. The Bible says of homosexuality:
    d. It can be loads of fun, and is responsible for a lot of musical theatre

    4. In the Bible, erotic writing is:
    d. Available for your Kindle

    5. Jesus says that divorce is permitted:
    d. But get a good lawyer

    6. Among sexual behavior that is forbidden is:
    d. Nasal, but only on thursdays

    7. The people of Sodom were condemned principally for:
    d. Copyright infringement from the towns of Fuckom and Screwom

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  2. all comedy aside, doesn't the real meaning of Sodomites make you want to call out any and all TV/Politician "Christians"?

    I will keep this definition in my back pocket for future arguments about social services.

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  3. I have to admit that I learned something new with that one. I guess, like everyone else, I was a victim of the propaganda.

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