5 Taboo Bible Topics and How to Talk about Them

While the Bible is the sacred Word of God, it’s not a sanitized book. The Bible is full of controversial topics that can be difficult to talk about. You may see some of those topics as taboo – forbidden – in your conversations with others. But it’s important to honestly address all the topics that the Bible includes. If people you know ask about a taboo Bible topic, you should be able to talk with them about it. There are ways to discuss taboo Bible topics well.

1 Peter 3:15 urges: “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect”. You can’t predict when someone will bring up a controversial Bible topic. But you can prepare yourself to have loving, respectful conversations with people about any taboo Bible topics. Here are some key Bible topics that are often considered to be taboo, and how to talk about them successfully.