Their followers interpret the Bible literally. Some believe constant procreation is God’s will.

  • jimbo@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Their followers interpret the Bible literally.

    Interesting that the Bible literally says nothing that’s literally about abortion.

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      1 year ago

      Like the other comment says, there’s a story in the Bible about a pregnant woman coming to a rabbi I think. He sweeps the floors (which contains all kinds of plant matter from ceremonies) and has her consume it. I believe it was a test to see if it was a bastard or not. If the shield dies it’s a bastard and if not it isn’t.

      It’s some real stupid shit, but they were aware of and did not care much about abortions then. They were actively performed by the clergy on occasion.