Books of the Bible where chosen and excluded dependent on human standpoint. Although the Apostle John (in the book of Revelation) curses anyone who changes the wording, it has become common knowledge that scribes did, in fact, change the meaning of the texts throughout history.
How can I trust a book's claim to holiness when it has undergone human changes and omissions?
2006-06-13 10:13:46 · 15 answers · asked by Windchaser 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You can't...there are some good lessons in the pages, but taking many of the stories literally isn't faith...it is a lack of humanities and history eduction...faith in a higher power is great...and probably a good bet, but faith in the word of man is as it always has been...completely dependent on the honesty of the parties involved.
2006-06-13 10:18:54 · answer #1 · answered by tams 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the Bible was being compiled there was a large council of people so the process would be objective. They used what is called a "canon" which means measuring stick. The books that were accepted into the canon were done so by these measurements of reasons; 1. Was this book written by an apostle or a direct disciple of an apostle? If so it was counted to be legit because the author was closest to the source. 2. Is this book "catholic" which means Universal? Is it something that all the churches can use or are using. If so it was accepted. 3. Does this document or book flow or agree with thousands of other documents that account the same thing? If so it was accepted because the more accounts the more valid the events. The books that were excluded such as the "Gospel of Mary" Wasn't written by Mary but rather has an unknown source. The gospel of Mary can fit onto 1 sheet of notebook paper and does not have many complete sentences. It also exalts the character of Mary which easily shows bias. It is also 1 awkward account up against thousands of other accounts from all over the world of writers who don't even know each other yet have the same story. Also, the Bible says in 2 Peter 1:20-21 Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of sciripture came about by the prophet's own interpretation. For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. Do you know God He really is great. Factually, Scientifically, SPiritually, EMotionally Great. Have a great day. I hope you get to know Him. IF you wanna know more about Him let me know. Much Love.
2006-06-13 10:30:50 · answer #2 · answered by zetty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the book of Revelations, John was referring to changes to the book of Revelations, not the Bible.
As far as trusting in the Bible, for those who believe that the Bible is Holy, they have faith, for those who don't think it is Holy, well, I can't say what they have, lack of faith would be incorrect, because I think they have faith that they will wake up tomorrow. But faith in God I would have to say they would not.
The Changes that you are referring to are inaccuracies with translations. Not that those inaccuracies change the meaning, though. They still get the context correct. That is how you can trust the Bible.
2006-06-13 10:43:50 · answer #3 · answered by Bob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easy, you scew the definition of "Holy". Holy is a german word for Good. I think we can all agree whether you believe in God or not that the Bible still offers stories with some good moral values. That said, it's exactly what it's called "The good book".
You don't have to trust that any of it was real, just try to be good is the real point of it, in my opinion.
2006-06-13 10:22:37 · answer #4 · answered by zmes_matt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know...any document at anytime is only as useful as it is relevant.
Does the bible as written apply to your life? Are the things it claims verifiable by other sources?
We cant know that what we read know is the authentic bible. its all the more reason to be suspect of anyting that there and question why we are being told those things.
Just because someone tells you someting is true doe not make it true. The truth is verifiable at all times from many differnt view points.
Anytime someone asks you to believe things on faith and is unwilling to provide other proof or allow you to investigate things on your own, its typically a good reason to be very suspect of it.
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2006-06-13 10:20:36 · answer #5 · answered by saturdaynightbob 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the original bible was holy. the over-edited copies you get today are not. however, take a Koran from 1000 years ago and compare it with the ones today, you'll find they are similar, word per word. take a Koran in China and another in South Africa, and the same happens. Koran is holy and unchanged. bible is not.
2006-06-13 10:19:20 · answer #6 · answered by rayhanna 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Close that book once and for all, and take in considaration the book, which is being confirmed by the science the Holy Qur'aan.
2006-06-13 10:18:29 · answer #7 · answered by byefareed 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the scripture was carefully gone through, the gospels were written by the holy spirit in man, therefore being created by God.
2006-06-13 10:16:06 · answer #8 · answered by bryton1001 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What made it holy to begin with. Just because the guy who wrote it said it divinely inspired, does not make it so.
2006-06-13 10:17:12 · answer #9 · answered by bc_munkee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Receive with meekness the engrafted Word, which is able to save your souls." “Faith is the evidence of things not seen” (Heb 11:1).
2006-06-13 10:23:50 · answer #10 · answered by kris2166 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋