Rachel... you're so right. The fact of the matter is, the Bible is a collection of writings that were penned over thousands of years. So yep, it contradicts itsself, and everyone thinks THEIR favorite verses are the final word. I was taught to look at it as a library, and to practice discernment. But, other people's discernent lead them to different conclusions.

Still, I side with Marta's point of view here.