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Originally Posted by MarcBee
Timmy, for Jephtha to expect a lamb at the front door is not far-fetched if you view the bargain he made as a putting out a fleece of sorts, ala Gideon, for god to have the privilege of choosing. Typical religious thinking: "If Jehovah DOESN'T want the sacrifice of my precious daughter, then Jehovah is well able to make her stay indoors when I return." The delusion of applied faith-- you get to suffer the consequences.
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Good point. Now-a-days, as folks have gained experience in doing this kind of thing, it's usually more like "God, if you don't want me to buy that beer, send me a sign...... (waiting.....) ..... (no sign). OK, thanks!"
