Why do ultra conservative Christians care so much about gay marriage but don’t care about eating shrimp (forbidden in Leviticus 11:10)?
Because Jesus fairly clearly said it was okay, according to the English standard version of the Bible. (Mark 7) > And he called the people to him again and said to them, “Hear me, all of you, and understand: There is nothing outside a person that by going into him can defile him, but the thin…
The Short Answer
Because Jesus fairly clearly said it was okay, according to the English standard version of the Bible. (Mark 7) > And he called the people to him again and said to them, “Hear me, all of you, and understand: There is nothing outside a person that by going into him can defile him, but the things that come out of a person are what defile him.”And when he had entered the house and left the people, his disciples asked him about the parable. And he said to them, “Then are you also without understanding? **Do you not see that whatever goes into a person from outside cannot defile him, since it enters not his heart but his stomach, and is expelled?” (Thus he declared all foods clean.)** And he said, “What comes out of a person is what defiles him. For from within, out of the heart of man, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, coveting, wickedness, deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride, foolishness, All these evil things come from within, and they defile a person.”
Analysis
Key Concepts: Person, said, defile
This explanation focuses on person, said, defile and spans 177 words across 5 sentences. At 146% above the average Society explanation (72 words), this is one of the more thorough answers in this category, reflecting the complexity of the underlying question.
What This Answer Covers
The explanation opens with: “Because Jesus fairly clearly said it was okay, according to the English standard version of the Bible.” It then elaborates by presenting a contrasting perspective, ultimately building toward a complete picture across 5 connected points.
How This Compares in Society
Ranked #5 of 500 Society questions by answer depth (top 2%). This places it in the comprehensive tier — the top quarter of most thoroughly answered questions. Questions at this depth typically involve multi-faceted topics requiring nuanced explanation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a simple explanation for why ultra conservative christians care so much about gay marriage but don't care about eating shrimp (forbidden in leviticus 11:10)?
Because Jesus fairly clearly said it was okay, according to the English standard version of the Bible. (Mark 7) > And he called the people to him again and said to them, “Hear me, all of you, and understand: There is nothing outside a person…
How detailed is this explanation compared to similar Society questions?
This is one of the most thorough answer at 177 words, ranked #5 of 500 Society questions by depth. The key concepts covered are person, said, defile.
What approach does this answer take to explain ultra conservative christians care so much about gay marriag?
The explanation uses root cause analysis and contrasting perspectives across 177 words. It is categorized under Society and addresses the question through 2 analytical lenses.