We feel it's the inspired word of God. Interpretations are many and often the intrepertations are cultural that creeps in. (Rock and Roll is evil I heard)
Divorce is similar. Some good posts (God hates divorce and permits it under certain situations)
If one honestly seeks the truth it will find them. Kudos to the original poster.
To the quoter above please research and attempt to proove the Bible as imperfect as my spelling then go to the prayer circle and let me know what you think. Chances are we may disagree but no worries. Free will is good. Enjoy.
"All I want is a weeks pay for a day's work" Steve Martin