Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
This verse commands not to kill, whereas Luke 8:32 involves the destruction of the herd of swine.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:6
Advises not to give what is holy to dogs, nor cast pearls before swine, suggesting respect, whereas Luke 8:32 results in swine perishing.
Matthew 7:6: Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.
Contradiction with Proverbs 12:10
States the righteous care for animals, suggesting compassion, in contrast to the destruction of the swine in Luke 8:32.
Proverbs 12:10: A righteous [man] regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked [are] cruel. [tender...: or, bowels]
Contradiction with Genesis 1:26
Grants humans dominion over animals, implying stewardship, not permitting harm as seen in Luke 8:32.
Genesis 1:26: And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 22:6-7
Prescribes the humane treatment of animals, conflicting with the fate of the swine in Luke 8:32.
Deuteronomy 22:6-7: If a bird's nest chance to be before thee in the way in any tree, or on the ground, [whether they be] young ones, or eggs, and the dam sitting upon the young, or upon the eggs, thou shalt not take the dam with the young:
Paradox #1
This verse might raise questions about the fairness and treatment of animals, as it involves harming animals for the benefit of humans, which could be seen as inconsistent with the idea of kindness and compassion for all living creatures.