u/DoubleReserve7135

So I'm a Christian who has questioned my faith mostly due to the misogyny and slavery in the Bible. In regard to these things, I often hear that it was a different time and that these things were culturally acceptable back then.

Ok fine. However, I also hear from fellow Christians that God's word is eternal and does not change according to the world or to appeal to people's views/feelings.

However, if that is the case, and God's word doesn't change to fit into the world, then why would cultural context be an explanation for the terrible things that are in the Bible? It seems to me, that while God entrusted men to write the Bible, these men allowed their own biases and agendas to shine through. Because why would God be okay with misogyny and slavery then but not now? Why would he allow the culture of the time to influence His holy words?

If the Bible were written today, would it be the exact same? If not, then I don't think it can truly be the word of God.

I had my first consultation for a reduction after asking for a referral from my doctor. For context, my bra size is 34J, I am 26, 5'7", and 175lbs.

The vibes were off from the beginning. When the doctor walked in, it seemed as if she didn't even want to be there. But she asked me basic questions and examined my breasts. She took photos, and then told me my breasts aren't actually that big and that it's mostly skin. (wish my back got the memo lol). So if she were to do the reduction, I would lose a lot of volume. I told her that I was fine with that. The only thing I was really concerned about was losing sensation, then she told me that would happen and that I would probably lose my nipples. I appreciate the honesty, but it gave the impression that she was just trying to prevent me from doing it. (Losing sensaiton isn't a deal breaker for me fyi)

She also told me that I would have to wait 6 months to even schedule, becuase I need to maintain my weight at 175. I used to be 215, and I've been working towards losing that weight. My goal is around 145. So basically when I come back in 6 months and if I'm at 145, I have to wait another 6 months and stay at 145.

I've never heard of this. If anything I've heard that if your BMI is over the recommended (mine isn't), then you have to lose weight by a certain time before they do the surgery, not that you have to lose the weight and maintain it for 6 months. Has anyone else had this requirement, particularly when your BMI is within the guidelines already?

I'm just a bit disappointed. I'm going to ask my doctor for another referral for a different surgeon.

Edit: Forgot to add, that when I told her I wanted to get to a weight of 145. She smugly responded, "Well, when was the last time you were at that weight?" Maybe I'm reading too much into it, but the overall energy was just so off.