A Facebook user has kicked off a storm after posting a bible verse that many deemed to be sexist. The verse, from New English Translation bible, implies that being unmarried is shameful.
It says: “Seven women will grab hold of one man at that time. They will say, ‘We will provide our own food, we will provide our own clothes; but let us belong to you take away our shame!’”
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