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The relationship between David and Jonathan, as depicted in the Old Testament, is often interpreted as a powerful example of friendship, but some contemporary interpretations suggest a deeper, potentially romantic, connection, leading to the idea of them being gay or homosexual. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Here's a more detailed look: [2, 3, 5]
• Biblical Context: The story of David and Jonathan is found in the books of 1 and 2 Samuel, where they form a close bond and covenant, with Jonathan showing great affection and loyalty to David, even risking his own position to protect him. [2, 3, 5]
• Modern Interpretations: Some interpretations of the text, particularly in light of modern understanding of LGBTQ+ relationships, suggest that the depth of their connection could be interpreted as something beyond platonic friendship, leading to the idea of them being gay or homosexual. [1, 2, 3]
• Examples of Interpretation: [3]
• "David loved Jonathan more than women" (2 Samuel 1:26): This phrase is often cited as evidence of a strong, potentially romantic, connection between the two men. [3]
• Covenants and Rituals: The covenants and rituals they shared, such as Jonathan stripping off his robe and giving it to David, are seen by some as symbols of a deeper bond. [2, 3, 5]
• Biblical Scholars: Some biblical scholars, such as Susan Ackerman and Jean-Fabrice Nardelli, have argued that the narrators of the books of Samuel may have encrypted same-sex allusions in the text, suggesting a romantic relationship between David and Jonathan. [2]
• Counterarguments: Others argue that the relationship was simply a strong example of male bonding and loyalty, common in ancient cultures, and that it should not be interpreted as a romantic or sexual relationship. [1, 4]
• Contemporary LGBTQ+ Christians: Some contemporary LGBTQ+ Christians see David and Jonathan as positive examples of same-sex love and covenant, using their story to counter those who claim the Bible condemns homosexuality. [3]
• David's other relationships: The Hebrew scriptures also recount how David committed adultery with Bathsheba and later made her one of his eight wives, which is seen by some as evidence that David was not homosexual. [3]
• Jonathan's other relationships: Jonathan also had a wife, which is seen by some as evidence that Jonathan was not homosexual. [3]
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[1] https://blog.smu.edu/ot8317/2016/05/09/1-samuel-18-23-the-queerness-of-david-and-jonathan/[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_and_Jonathan[3] https://qspirit.net/david-jonathan-same-sex-love/[4] https://english.katholisch.de/artikel/51012-david-and-jonathan-on-men-and-their-relationships[5] https://wellwateredwomen.com/be-a-jonathan-a-new-perspective-on-friendship/
Prayer
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"And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins." (Matthew 1:21)
And they blamed God for the atrocities they inflicted on themselves, human to human.
They asked why He looked on as they dismantled each other.
They couldn't even use right the thing they bragged about: free will.
"God, intervene" - their excuses are their acceptances that they can't be without You.
God or No God ? No God.
Well, No GOD !
no Existence no Love no Science no Atheism no Self no Facebook.
…so well then, GOD.
In this Lent, a period of reflection, a time for self-understanding, a space for self-love. But most importantly, a moment to recognize that the Lord has been by our side and always will be, as long as we allow Him to be. For His will was never to impose Himself upon us, but for us to freely understand, and fall in love with His ways, His guidance, and His honest planning.
There are no miracles
without
the sadness of life.
For in sorrow, turmoil, and hopelessness,
God reveals Himself
most to those who trust in Him. Be strong in God.
Now, if you cannot prove to me that science solely exists on its own,
please let me believe my God in peace.
For all your knowledge, inventions, discoveries might as well be duplications of what God already created in the beginning.
Tell me something new— something beyond the CHATGPT that thinks like a man, replies like a man, and relies solely on the knowledge of man, a creation of God.
So let me have my God, while you perfect your machines.
I am losing my religion Only to find God.
i am losing the preacher man's address only to find the scripture's directions.
i am losing all hope only to find my life beautifully wovened from the start to end by God.
Losing and gaining, losing and gaining.
God, the divine architect of justice and fairness.
The birth of Christ
the rebirth of our hope
the rebirth of our endurance
the rebirth of a peacefull world
if only
atleast we do as
He told us to do
A merry Christmas to all of us
Alive.
Lies Of There gods. Am sorry !? NO, but a god that tells me to do what's real to me differs not from a marriage that encourages me into a threesome or worse a gang bang.
He does, what he wants, when he wants, how he wants and the atheist won't accept it, that even in there factual existence He was always aware. God, does, what he wants, when he wants, how he wants Period
Hell will remain a fantasy until it becomes a reality.
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