Gloomy

This just shows that the bible isn’t a coherent story. On many topics it is near impossible to say what position the bible takes, because it was writen by different men in different times with different agendas. Often, as in the present case, positions contradict each other.

Every denomination of christiantv is negotiating with the bible and chooses what to leave out, what to include and what to interpret how. This is driven by their specific dogmas, that are often post biblical.

It’s called child abuse.

Humans have evolved to cooperate. Focusing on the well being of your group will benefit you more in the long term, than only looking out for yourself.