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Why Did God Slay Onan (Genesis 38:3-10)?

Bible Questions & Answers

Catholic doctrine uses Onan's story to prohibit the use of birth control. However, this is based on the notion that marital relations are only for procreation.


The Two Shall Become One

Sermon by Bill Onisick

The fact that Abraham, Jacob, David, and Solomon multiplied wives does not imply that the Bible endorses polygamy, which produces bad fruit.


Christ's Female Ancestors

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Luke records four female ancestors of Christ: Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and Bathsheba. Three out of the four were Gentiles and 3/4 also had glaring sexual problems