Should I Kill My Child if God Commands Me To?

Spoiler alert: The Bible says no

Peter Paul Rubens, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

In October 2019, a man in Texas killed his girlfriend and their 9-month-old baby because he claimed God told him to do it. To be honest, I’m surprised it doesn’t happen more often. Most traditions say you always have to obey God. You must love God above everything and everyone else. You must be willing to sacrifice anything for God…