Here is a verse from the Bible; Titus 1:12-13
"One of themselves, a prophet of their own, said, "Cretans are ALWAYS liars, evil beasts, lazy gluttons."
So let's see here. A Cretin, meaning "an inhabitant of the island of Crete" is saying that Cretins are ALWAYS liars. However, this is basically that infamous brainteaser, because if Cretins are always liars, then THIS Cretin is lying when he says that they are all liars! Therefore, this is false.
"This testimony is TRUE. For this cause reprove them severely that they may be sound in the faith."
If Paul is correct, then this Cretin is honest, by saying that Cretins ALWAYS lie. That means that in fact, if this statement is true Cretins DO NOT always lie, because this Cretin is telling the true about Cretins always lying! Paul says that this statement is true; that Cretins always lie, but this one tells the truth. Therefore Paul is wrong, which means that the Bible, in this case is wrong. So it can't be perfect.
So, any takers?
2007-06-24
17:30:28
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