circumcision<\/a>. It makes sense. It explains the Bible by using the Bible instead of making up something that only exists in someone’s mind.<\/p>\n\tAnswer:<\/h2>\n
Thank you for the kind encouragement.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Question: I like the answer you give to the question about\u00a0circumcision. It makes sense. It explains the Bible by using the Bible instead of making up something that only exists in someone’s mind. 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