>>>Another issue - for the sake of comparison. Would you also think that levirate marriage should be enforced, because the Bible says so?
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>>Can you be a bit more specific as to what you mean by "levirate marraige?"
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>As I understand it, if my brother dies, it is my duty to take care of the widow. This includes the duty of fathering children with her.
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>I found quite a detailed explanation here: http://www.jackinworld.com/library/articles/onan.html
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>The relevant Bible verses seem to be Deut. 25, 5-7.

While this is not something I'm too familiar with - here's what I believe to be the best answer...

Most of the OT laws are no longer binding. As a basic rule, if the law is repeated in the NT, then it's binding on us today - otherwise it is not.

That said, I do believe repsonsibility for the welfare of the Widow and her children does fall to the family first. That would not include fathering children. If the family is unable, then responsibility would fall on her church.