Time for rebinding the Good Book

July 7, 2025

Jesus clearly said, “I’ve come to show you a new way.” A new way, away from blood sacrifice and an eye for an eye. A new way founded on loving your fellow neighbour, turning the other cheek, forgiveness and compassion. A new way: far from the bloodthirsty revenge accounts of the Old Testament.

What do balanced Christians truly take from the Old Testament? The Genesis story, as a story to be wary of temptation, and the 10 Commandments. The Psalms are comforters, but that’s about it.

Well, Pope Leo and the soon-to- be newly-appointed Archbishop of Canterbury, you’ve got an opportunity to rebind the Good Book. Do we really need to include the murdering retribution of Joshua, the book on which Zionists base their extermination of the Palestinian people? Does the IDF need justification to gang-rape Palestinian prisoners?

Get rid of the book of Judges. When scripture is used to justify the extermination of a people, it’s time for a rethink. When scripture is used for hate, people turn away from that scripture. And the true Christian teachings of Jesus — love and compassion — are thrown out along with the rest. Time for a rebinding, lads.