Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
Luke 8:33 involves the death of swine, while Exodus 20:13 commands, "Thou shalt not kill," which can be interpreted as a call to preserve life.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Romans 14:21
Luke 8:33 shows the destruction of animals, which contradicts Paul's caution against actions that cause others to stumble or be offended, including harming animals impacting those with dietary restrictions.
Romans 14:21: [It is] good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor [any thing] whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak.
Contradiction with Proverbs 12:10
Proverbs highlights that "a righteous man regardeth the life of his beast," whereas Luke 8:33 depicts the destruction of animals.
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 Matthew 10:29-31
These verses speak of God's care for all creatures, including sparrows, seeming to contradict the destruction of swine in Luke 8:33.
Matthew 10:29-31: Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. [farthing: it is in value halfpenny farthing in the original, as being the tenth part of the Roman penny]
Contradiction with Genesis 1:31
God sees all of His creation as "very good," but Luke 8:33 shows the destruction of a part of His creation, which could be seen as counter to this declaration.
Genesis 1:31: And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, [it was] very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. [And the evening...: Heb. And the evening was, and the morning was etc.]
Paradox #1
Some people might see a conflict in this verse regarding the treatment of animals. The verse involves harming animals as a result of a miracle. This might seem at odds with the idea of a loving and compassionate God who values all of creation. Others might see it as a necessary part of a larger story showing Jesus' authority and purpose.
Paradox #2
Some people point out a contradiction regarding the pigs running into the lake after Jesus cast demons into them. They question why, in Matthew's account, there are two demon-possessed men, while in Mark and Luke there's only one. This difference raises questions about the consistency of the story across the different Gospels.
Paradox #3
Some people might see a contradiction in the account because it describes an event where demons leave a person and enter animals, which is a concept not supported by scientific evidence. Such events involve supernatural elements that are beyond the scope of scientific explanation.
Paradox #4
Some people see a moral conflict in the verse because it could be interpreted as valuing human well-being over animal life, as animals suffer as a result of a miracle performed for a human's benefit. This raises questions about the fairness and justice of causing harm to animals.