Here's what bothers me. People say the reason God doesn't talk to us the way He did in the old testament (i.e the burning bush, Moses on the mountain) is because we have the bible to guide us. On the other hand, anytime somthing doesn't make sense in the bible, I'm told it's because it was altered in translation or it doesn't apply today. What I don't understand is how I'm supposed to follow a book that could be total bs with some historical facts thrown in for credibility.
Example: 1 Corinthians 14:34 women should remain silent in the churches. They are not allowed to speak, but must be in submission, as the Law says
I've known plenty of females to speak, even hold positions of power in churches.
Ephesians 6:5 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ
But isn't slavery wrong? So why would that even be in the bible?
If I can't put my faith in "The word of God" then how do I find truth?
2007-05-21
18:59:54
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