Crash Course Catholicism27 Nov 2025

104 - Bible Questions Pt. 3

FINAL EPISODE OF THE DEEP DIVE LET'S GOOOO

In this episode, we consider common moral problems that people encounter when they read the Bible. Why does the God of the Old Testament seem so angry and cruel, while Jesus seems merciful and loving? Why does God give such harsh punishments to people in the Old Testament? Does the Bible condone things like slavery and genocide? What about all those people who do terrible things in the Bible?

Basically just a few really easy simple questions that aren't at all controversial, you're welcome.

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References and further reading/listening/viewing:

Matthew 22:37-40

Isaiah 13:9

2 Kings 13

Joshua 11:8-9

The Catechism of the Catholic Church, pts. 42, 53

Trent Horn, Hard Sayings

Jimmy Akin, Genocide in the Bible

Joe Heschmeyer, Did God Command Genocide in the Old Testament?

The Bible in a Year, Day 32: Cattle, Boils, and Hail

Catholic Answers:

The Reason for Divine Wrath

Does God Have Emotions?

Does the Bible Support Slavery?

Pope Benedict XVI: God and the World: Believing and Living in Our Time

The Catholic Encyclopedie, Slavery and Christianity

Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologiae, II.i, Q.79

Fr Mike Schmitz:

Did God Change?

Old Testament God vs. New Testament God

Pints With Aquinas, The Problem of Violence in The Old Testament? /W Trent Horn

Bishop Robert Barron, Understanding Violence in the Old Testament

Breaking In The Habit, Why is God so Angry in the Old Testament?

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