Re: Meta Ditches Fact-Checkers

On Thu, 09 Jan 2025 15:35:27 -0600, JAB <here@is.invalid> wrote:

beat his wife only on Sundays on the courthouse steps

AI Overview

While the phrase "rule of thumb" is often associated with the idea
that a man should not beat his wife with anything bigger than his
thumb, this interpretation is not directly stated in the Bible and is
considered a misinterpretation of a passage in Exodus 21:20, which
actually refers to punishing a slave with a rod that is not
excessively harsh; it does not condone domestic violence against a
wife in any way.

Exodus 21:20:
The passage often cited in this context talks about disciplining a
slave with a rod, not a wife, and emphasizes the need for moderation
in punishment.