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Exodus 20 is the source of the Ten Commandments given to the Israelites [not just Jews, as many interpret, now, but the entire House of Israel. After all, Moses, himself, was of the House of Levi, not Judah] by God through Moses. Verses 2 & 3 contain the topic of the first commandment, the whole of which is "I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. Thou shalt have no other gods before me." [Holy Bible [KJV] Exodus 20: 2, 3]

The first sentence is a reminder of their present condition of freedom from bondage in Egypt by the direct intervention of "I Am" to take them out of Egypt to restore their freedom. But the second sentence is a critical description, and it ought to be understood in its context of the Israelites having "...no other gods before me."

Does this mean there are no other gods in existence but him, or that none should have greater allegiance by the Israelites [or, by extension, anybody else] than to him? I suggest the latter, and such is by no means a claim that there are no other gods, but that, among them, he, "I Am," [for that is the name of him he gave to Moses] is to be given their greatest allegiance and adoration. Therefore, there is not a single god, as some allege, but multiple gods, of whom "I Am" is the greatest. Polytheism, then, is the proper adoration of man, among whom there is a "greatest" among them, and that but one should be the "master" of them all, but that others do have purpose. Purpose, for example, that one should be the Savior and Redeemer of all mankind, i.e., Jesus the Christ, or that still another should serve as a Comforter, and a testator of truth, the Holy Spirit. And we will fond, in time, that still others have still other functions of necessity for us, but, again, only one "master" and "Father."

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Exodus 20 is the source of the Ten Commandments given to the Israelites [not just Jews, as many interpret, now, but the entire House of Israel. After all, Moses, himself, was of the House of Levi, not Judah] by God through Moses. Verses 2 & 3 contain the topic of the first commandment, the whole of which is "I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. Thou shalt have no other gods before me." [Holy Bible [KJV] Exodus 20: 2, 3] The first sentence is a reminder of their present condition of freedom from bondage in Egypt by the direct intervention of "I Am" to take them out of Egypt to restore their freedom. But the second sentence is a critical description, and it ought to be understood in its context of the Israelites having "...no other gods before me." Does this mean there are no other gods in existence but him, or that none should have greater allegiance by the Israelites [or, by extension, anybody else] than to him? I suggest the latter, and such is by no means a claim that there are no other gods, but that, among them, he, "I Am," [for that is the name of him he gave to Moses] is to be given their greatest allegiance and adoration. Therefore, there is not a single god, as some allege, but multiple gods, of whom "I Am" is the greatest. Polytheism, then, is the proper adoration of man, among whom there is a "greatest" among them, and that but one should be the "master" of them all, but that others do have purpose. Purpose, for example, that one should be the Savior and Redeemer of all mankind, i.e., Jesus the Christ, or that still another should serve as a Comforter, and a testator of truth, the Holy Spirit. And we will fond, in time, that still others have still other functions of necessity for us, but, again, only one "master" and "Father."

We tell God what to do and then blame Him for our errors.

- Dr. Pet Dragon of Sorbonne University

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@fauxlaw

Jesus said Satan is ruler (God) of this world.

So yeah, I worship Satan, demiurge, Monad and Meowbah.

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@SatanLucy

But Satans power is limited, temporary and ultimately defeated by Christ’s sacrifice.

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@Debby

Why haven't you even attempted to address Fauxlaw's op? He believes that there are /were other gods.

AND if the bible is to be believed at all, I happen to agree with him for the biblical reasons that I have shown here on my own thread.

HERE>> https://www.debatecraft.com/forum/c/religion/posts/nw/one-god-it-is-simply-not-true.

And maybe through lack of imagination, fauxlaw as simply made the same claim as I .

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@Stephen

The Lord did not want His people to give their hearts, souls and minds to anything ahead of Him. He warned them that wealth, friends and those they married could distract them from focusing on him.

Deuteronomy 7:3-6; 8:11-14; 13:6.

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The Lord did not want His people to give their hearts, souls and minds to anything ahead of Him.

Yes we know. I agree because he was a "jealous god".

He warned them that wealth, friends and those they married could distract them from focusing on him.

Deuteronomy 7:3-6; 8:11-14; 13:6.

This still doesn't alter the stone cold biblical fact that their existed other gods as your BIBLE AND YOUR GOD ( and Fauxlaw) clearly states and admits.

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@Stephen

All religions have other gods and Polytheism existed before Judaism, the Bible and Christianity.God is warning he will not tolerate the worship of other gods. That there is only one true God.

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@Debby

.God is warning he will not tolerate the worship of other gods.

There you are. Wasn't hard was it? God and YOU admitting that that there are/were other gods.

That there is only one true God.

Well you and god contradict yourselves then don't you?

Your god even goes to the extent to order his own "chosen from among all nations" not to revile other gods, but you wouldn't know this because you are thick as mince when it comes to a book that you haven't studied for yourself.

Exodus 22:28

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²⁸Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people.

Bible Dictionary - Revile.

In the Bible, to "revile" means to verbally abuse, insult, or slander someone with contemptuous, hateful language aimed at destroying their character or reputation. It represents a serious sin of the tongue—such as railing, mocking, or cruel taunting—often linked in Scripture to wickedness and pride.

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<blockquote>.God is warning he will not tolerate the worship of other gods. </blockquote>There you are. Wasn't hard was it? God and YOU admitting that that there are/were other gods.<blockquote>That there is only one true God.</blockquote> Well you and god contradict yourselves then don't you? Your god even goes to the extent to order his own "chosen from among all nations" not to revile other gods, but you wouldn't know this because you are thick as mince when it comes to a book that you haven't studied for yourself. <h1>Exodus 22:28</h1><h1> </h1><h1>King James Version</h1><h1> </h1>28 Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people. Bible Dictionary - Revile. In the Bible, to "revile" means to verbally abuse, insult, or slander someone with contemptuous, hateful language aimed at destroying their character or reputation. It represents a serious sin of the tongue—such as railing, mocking, or cruel taunting—often linked in Scripture to wickedness and pride.

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@Stephen

Gods here can be translated as god, angel or judge. It’s been used to refer to Israelite judges.

eg haven’t ye heard it said , ye are gods. (Elohim). That was referencing the congregation of judges.

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Gods here can be translated as god, angel or judge. It’s been used to refer to Israelite judges.

eg haven’t ye heard it said , ye are gods. (Elohim). That was referencing the congregation of judges.

You do realise don't you( maybe not) that every time that you post a reply on this thread that you prove my point and debunk your own?

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@Stephen

Christianity is a monotheism religion. They believe in a single God.

exodus 20:3 you shall have no other gods before me, mandates the exclusive worship of one God, Yahweh. This forbids idolatry , requiring undivided loyalty and forbidding the worship of false gods, spirits or material things.

you are a non practicing Christian so you don’t understand the fundamentals of Christianity and protect yourself with ignorance. You don’t even know your first commandment as outlined by Exodus 20:3 you shall have no other gods before me.

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@Debby

Christianity is a monotheism religion. They believe in a single God.

What they- YOU believe is not being argued here.

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@SatanLucy

Jesus said Satan is ruler (God) of this world.

But this world is a temporary condition, as is Satan's rule of it.

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We tell God what to do and then blame Him for our errors.

- Dr. Pet Dragon of Sorbonne University

#14

@Debby

That there is only one true God.

That, alone, takes Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, which are each gods, themselves. besides God, the Father. They are united in purpose that we progress to ultimately become gods, ourselves, [few will, considering the nu beer of us, but that remains the ideal existence] but always acknowledging God, the Father as our Father, deceiving of our worship of Him as such.

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We tell God what to do and then blame Him for our errors.

- Dr. Pet Dragon of Sorbonne University

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@Stephen

Christianity is a monotheism religion. They believe in a single God.

I m a Christian, and that is not my belief. Yes, I believe there are multiple gods, and there ever will be, but only one whom I revere and worship in highest regard, and that will also always be so.

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We tell God what to do and then blame Him for our errors.

- Dr. Pet Dragon of Sorbonne University

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@fauxlaw

Christianity is fundamentally monotheistic , affirming the existence of only one God who is the creator and sustainer of all things. This single God is understood to exist as a Trinity- one God in three co-equal , and co-eternal persons: the Father, the son(Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit.

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@Debby

Sorry, but my personal Christianity does not do magic 3-in-1. Three separate, distinct Gods. Whether or not they are equal, and I personally doubt it since there is no purpose in that, I suppose is up to them to define. I will not presume to decide for them. People seem to do too much of that. Too much marxism for my liking.

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We tell God what to do and then blame Him for our errors.

- Dr. Pet Dragon of Sorbonne University

#18

@fauxlaw

Just follow the 10 commandments.

Exodus 20:3-5 thou shall have no other gods before me before me.

Case closed.

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@fauxlaw

Sorry fixed typo in post #18.

just follow the 10 commandments.

Exodus 20:3-5 thou shall have no other gods before me.

case closed.

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@Debby

The ten commandments are fine, but Christian Theology really maintains [or should] that they were fulfilled by Christ's two: love God, and love your fellow man. If those two are followed, the 10 are not an issue.

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We tell God what to do and then blame Him for our errors.

- Dr. Pet Dragon of Sorbonne University

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@fauxlaw

Which makes it even more important to love the one and only God.

thou shall have no other gods before me Exodus 20:3-5.

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What did God mean by saying, "Thou shalt have no other gods before me."

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Exodus 22:28

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