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Sodom and Gomorrah

The mention of “Sodom and Gomorrah” conjures up images of unbridled lust and debauchery.  They were the original sin cities.  And their judgement is constantly held up in the bible as a cautionary tale for all.  But both their sins and their judgement aren’t as straightforward as some might present it. Almost the first description […]

Knowing… in the biblical sense

“I knew her… in the biblical sense” said the ribaldrous fellow with a wink and a nudge. Many are aware that “knowing in the biblical sense” is shorthand for sex.  But few know what it is that’s ‘biblical’ about that ‘biblical sense.’ Well it all goes back to Genesis 4:1: “And Adam knew Eve his […]