The Bible is a source of moral authority

The Bible is a source of moral authority
Subjects
Authority	The Bible
Morality	Religion
Linking arguments
British morality comes from Christianity Blasphemy is harmful The Bible is the only infallible source of knowledge about Christian doctrine The Book of Leviticus is a source of moral authority The Bible condemns engaging in sexual activity outside of a marriage Christian monarchs rule with authority granted by God Christian doctrine is a source of moral authority Condemnations in the Bible of witchcraft and similar activities applies to Wicca Governments should prohibit same-sex sexual behavior Governments should recognize both opposite and same sex marriages Governments should prohibit public nudity It is morally acceptable for Christians to choose childlessness It is morally acceptable to use contraception It is morally acceptable to engage in prostitution It is morally acceptable to engage in anal sex It is morally acceptable to marry more than one person It is morally acceptable to engage in sexual activity outside of a marriage It is morally acceptable to engage in same-sex sexual behavior The naturalness of homosexuality is relevant to its morality Necessity is an acceptable defense for theft People should abstain from sexual intercourse before they marry Personhood begins at conception Personhood begins 40 days into a pregnancy Personhood begins at birth Sin exists Voluntary abortion is morally equivalent to murder

Supporting arguments

The Bible is how God communicates his will to the world. It is therefore the supreme moral authority in all things.

Opposing arguments

The Bible's moral precepts allow for such practices as slavery and child abuse, which are almost universally accepted as wrong. Therefore, we know that The Bible is not an infallible source of moral authority.   Related argument: The Bible condones slavery. Related argument: The lack of condemnation of slavery in the Bible is a moral flaw.

One example of the Bible condoning immorality is Deuteronomy 22:20-21. This verse commands the execution of people who engage in pre-marital and extra-marital sex, which is an immoral use of capital punishment.

One example of the Bible condoning immorality is Deuteronomy 22:28-29. This verse states that a rapist can be allowed to marry his victim if he pays her father. This is inherently immoral.  Related argument: The Biblical position on the punishment for rape as described in Deuteronomy 22:28-29 is immoral.

One example of the Bible condoning immorality is Exodus 21:7-11, which instructs men on how to sell their daughters for marriage and requires them to take their daughters back if they fail to please their new husbands/masters.

The Old Testament contains flaws, but it has been superseded by the New Testament, which is a valid source of moral authority.  Related argument: The laws of the Old Testament have been replaced by the New Testament and are no longer binding.

The Book of Leviticus is the legal code of the ancient Hebrews, and is not an appropriate source of moral authority for people today.  Related argument: The Book of Leviticus is a source of moral authority.