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Pastor Climbed Into Lion’s Cage

Pastor Climbed Into Lion’s Cage

Last updated on: October 4, 2023 at 4:35 pm by Rebecca Wallace Keene

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Pastor Climbed Into Lion’s Cage 2023-10-04T16:35:13-04:00 Rebecca Wallace Keene

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Pastor Climbed Into Lion’s Cage

This week in weird religious news, a Christian pastor climbed into a lion’s cage to prove G-d would protect him. He claimed he was protected by G-d, just as Daniel was protected in the lion’s den. However, his feat was nothing like the story of Daniel, and this mockery of The Torah is deeply offensive.

Daniel In The Lions Den

In the story of Daniel, Daniel is thrown in with hungry, adult lions, used to fighting gladiators. Daniel was protected by G-d, because he was being persecuted for G-d’s sake. On the other hand, this pastor climbed into a cage with tame lion cubs used to human interaction, who had just been fed. These lions were babies. Daniel’s lions were adults. These lions were just fed. Daniel’s lions were purposely starved, so they would be more aggressive in battle. These lions were tame and used to people. Daniel’s lions were used to battling with people to the death.

This Christian pastor climbed into a lion’s cage with tame lions willingly. He was not thrown into a den of aggressive lions ready for battle, by his enemies. He was not in danger of being martyred for his faith, as was Daniel. As one commenter mentioned, the lions would have probably been put down had they attacked him, and he would have been rescued. Therefore, the lions were actually in more danger than he was.

Pastor Who Climbed Into Lion’s Cage Is Deeply Offensive

Therefore, this claim, by a non-Jew, that they have somehow recreated a Torah miracle is deeply offensive. Not only did he not recreate the miracle of the lion’s den, but he endangered the lives of innocent animals and himself. Further, he tested G-d. He also made a mockery of The Torah. All of these things are forbidden by G-d. The Bible clearly states, “Do not test the Lo-d your G-d.” We are called on by The Torah to preserve life. In fact, Leviticus says, “17 “Whoever takes a human life shall surely be put to death. 18 Whoever takes an animal’s life shall make it good, life for life. 19 “ Further, The Torah is the sacred word of G-d and to add to it or take away from it is punishable by death. How much more wrong is this total mockery of the text?

Christians Cannot Be Trusted With The Torah

By doing the opposite of what The Torah instructs and making a mockery of The Torah, this pastor has proven why Christianity and Gentiles cannot be trusted with The Torah. This is exactly why oral Torah is only for Jews. He used The Torah to try and put on a show. In doing so, he endangered life and committed what is essentially blasphemy. The Christian community does not understand the deeper meaning of the stories. For example, this man obviously had no understanding of the Jewish law to preserve life at all costs, nor the danger of tempting G-d. He also had no respect for the sacred story he mocked. Christians’ wrong obsessive thinking about the texts is dangerous.

Pastor Who Climbed Into Lion’s Cage Need To Repent and Apologize

In conclusion, this pastor who climbed into a lion’s cage owes the Jewish nation an apology. However, more importantly, he owes G-d an apology. Perhaps most importantly, he should publicly admit what he did was stupid and dangerous. He should discourage any copycats who may find themselves amongst less tame lions. To this pastor, I say repent and apologize.

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About Rebecca Keene

The author, Rebecca Keene, has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Religion. She graduated from the University of Pikeville as Religion Honor Student in 2014. Currently, she is studying for a MA in Women, Gender, Spirituality, and Social Justice at the California Institute of Integral Studies. Also, Rebecca is the author of FAITH UNDER THE RAINBOW: RECLAIMING THE TRUTH ABOUT HOMOSEXUALITY AND THE BIBLE. In addition, she founded and independently runs the social media community, Reclaiming the Truth. Therefore, you should visit Rebecca's author page and purchase her books at: Amazon Author Page or: Publication Page Rebecca is currently in her 3rd year of Kabbalah study. She is ordained to perform LGBT weddings and is certified in Hypnotherapy. Rebecca lives in Kentucky with her two adult children. She practices Non-Denominational Judaism. She is passionate about social justice and fiercely advocates for the marginalized in society and religion. When not with her children or writing, Rebecca enjoys spending time in nature, with G-d, or in a good book. She also enjoys making and selling art which you can find at Art by Rebecca. Author, Rebecca Keene, is always happy to hear from readers. You may contact her through the Reclaiming the Truth page on Facebook, or you can email [email protected] Rebecca will try to answer all correspondence, but please be patient, as life is busy for us all. You can read more about the author here.

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