How much is metaphorical? How much is fact? How much is simply made up?
2006-06-09 07:23:45 · 26 answers · asked by bc_munkee 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
middle finger Bamski.
2006-06-09 07:35:25 · update #1
you can believe whatever you want as long as no person or animal is hurt by your beliefs
2006-06-09 07:30:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
Most of the events in the Bible (the rise and fall of various nations and such details) have been historically verified by secular sources. Those are beliveable however much you may doubt the rest.
A lot of the more debatable portions are also fairly well verified.
The creation account is constantly being researched by reputable scientists. (If you are going to have an opinion on this statement, I expect you do independent research. Read up on what both Darwinists and creatonists have to say and form an educated opinion.)
Archaeology has unearthed more accounts of Jesus' life than most other remarkable people of the era, so there has to be something worth considering there.
Most of the prophecy of the old testament was fulfilled either by historical events or by Jesus Himself. I belive that establishes a precedent of reliability for the rest of the prophecies in the Bible.
The Old-Testament Law was a set of rules and regulations for the nation of Israel. That is "true" in the same way that the Magna Carta is "true."
The Epistles are comprable to the Law except those are based on Jesus as well as the Torah. They can be belived as much as you believe any teacher or philosopher.
2006-06-09 14:46:07 · answer #2 · answered by Steve S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We should believe all the Bible.
But we need to understand that the Bible is made up of history, prophecy, laws, songs, parables, etc.
We should not do every thing that is in the Bible, because it not only tells us about what God wants, it also tells us what people did wrong. So we need to use wisdom on this point.
2006-06-09 15:26:07 · answer #3 · answered by tim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Believe the whole thing. Just remember, the Bible deals with religious Truths, not scientific fact.
2006-06-10 13:08:36 · answer #4 · answered by Daver 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The whole thing. I challenge you to search it through and try to find your own questions about it. Some part may not make much sense at first. But ask questions about it to a Christian pastor. Don't be satisfies until you understand what it says. There is power in the name of Jesus! And as corny as it sounds, "the truth will set you free"!
2006-06-09 14:38:52 · answer #5 · answered by cscompguy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of the bible is true. However, it is through your relationship with God that the scriptures and it's understanding are unfolded to you. Jesus taught many parables unto the people in His day and they could not comprehend what He was saying. The disciples asked Jesus one day why do you speak to the people in parables? Jesus told them that the secrets of the kingdom of heaven are given unto you, but Not To Them. Likewise, if you are a born again believer the scriptures and it's meaning will be given unto you, but not those who do not believe.
2006-06-09 14:32:40 · answer #6 · answered by super saiyan 3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fiction
2006-06-09 14:26:48 · answer #7 · answered by at home dad 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
100% of it is true, some of it is metaphorical for learning purposes, and no one can prove or disprove fact. It's all a matter of faith... what you choose to believe.
2006-06-09 14:27:34 · answer #8 · answered by themom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2Tim 3:16 Says "All scripture is inspired of God and Beneficial" so believe all of it.
If you want to learn more about the Bible, go to the following website:
2006-06-09 14:28:27 · answer #9 · answered by izofblue37 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should believe the parts that seem plausible to you. Do not believe it simply because someone else tells you to.
2006-06-09 16:24:07 · answer #10 · answered by Jub Jub 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think its all metaphorical, but also a great history book. don't think it was made up. believe what you want. whatever works for you.
2006-06-09 14:26:22 · answer #11 · answered by shaggydude24 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋