Why do so many Christians disagree with the Bible...?

Question

when it says things they don't like, but insist that it's perfectly accurate when they want to point out what other people are doing to displease God?
Note these two specific questions and answers...
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AiqcID23m5n9.7CqzEgtmz3sy6IX?qid=20060615064102AAzP7Go
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/;_ylt=ApO30afjm2YQD5KYjXSm4vbsy6IX?qid=20060617192359AAqb3uO
Please note how many claim the bible doesn't say what it clearly says because THEY DO NOT AGREE WITH IT or because it doesn't fit their lifestyle... sound familiar?

The examples of what I'm pointing out is in the links to a couple of other questions. One mine and another from somebody else.

By the time the apostles wrote those things babalon was dust and the canannites had been defeated for well over a thousand years... good try, though. I appreciate the answer.

Beyond the Stars:
You are, by far, the rudest answerer, but the best example of what I'm pointing out. Thank you.
PS I have read and studied the Bible my entire life. When I was done studying it from the point of view of the denomination I was raised in, I studied it from other denominational points of veiw. My goal was to understand ALL of it. I'm very sorry you take such offense to the fact that so many Christians don't know and understand the book they claim to hold so dear. Don't blame me, though. I'm not the one that doesn't know what I'm talking about.

Answer 1

All Christians do this. They insist that the Bible is true, accurate, and completely error-free, yet in the next breath they will explain why Jesus didn't mean what he said or say what he meant.

For example, Jesus said that in order to be perfect, one must sell all of one's possessions, give the money to the poor, and then follow him. Christians say that he didn't REALLY mean this, he was only talking to one particular person, he only meant that his 12 disciples should do this, yada yada yada. But when Jesus said to love thy neighbor as thyself, THEN he was talking about everyone. When something is easy, they say it is literal; when something is difficult or undesirable, they say it is metaphor, symbolism, or not meant for everyone.

Another example: Jesus gave a list of signs that would accompany those who believe in him--they would cast out demons, heal the sick, raise the dead, handle venomous snakes without harm, drink poison without dying, and be able to do all the miracles that he did, all with the faith of a mustard seed. Do Christians do these things? Well, they can't, because it's all nonsense and make-believe. But rather than admit that it's all make-believe, they insist that what Jesus REALLY meant was that only his 12 disciples would be able to do these miracles, in spite of the fact that Jesus' words clearly say "THEM THAT BELIEVE." Thus, they don't actually believe what Jesus said, only what they wish he had said. [Of course, Jesus didn't actually say any of it, since he didn't exist--but that will be our little secret. Sshhhh! :o) ]

One last thing to remember--different Christians have different ideas about what Jesus said, what he meant, which parts of the Bible are literal, and which parts are not...yet they all claim to be guided by the same Holy Spirit! Does it seem logical that a supposed all-powerful, perfect deity would deliberately give contradictory information to his followers...or that they are all simply making it all up and imagining that it came from a higher power?

Answer 2

I think there are many ways to interpret the bible, and people sometimes read the same passage but have different ideas about what it really means.

Also, few people have actually memorized the whole bible. A few have read it through once or twice, but that is alot of content to remember. Sometimes they just don't KNOW the whole thing.

Some people argue about translations, and what the original hebrew/aramaic words intended.

Some believe the bible is full of allegories and symbolism, and some take every word to be literal.

People raised in different sects and denominations have been taught different interpretations, or had some parts over emphasized while other areas of the bible were not taught.

there are many reasons people can't agree on things.

sometimes there are passages in the new testament that have "cancelled out" or changed a teaching from the old. Most modern christians don't go about stoning adulterers or sacraficing goats, because Jesus changed things. He came to be the ultimate sacrifice, and the goats were not needed anymore. He showed us how to be merciful and forgiving (Jesus interrupted a crowd about to stone a woman and stopped them. He said he who has no sin, cast the first stone...) Some of your questions in your examples had to do with some things like that, from the old testament, that really are no longer practiced because of Jesus.

Answer 3

See, the modern society, more so, the education system we have evolved insists that we learn and accept knowledge of subjects like science only after asking good questions which helps to understand it better. Here the education system aims to churn out an alert intelligent problem solving 'employee' for the society. The mind shaped thus is now asked to 'blindly accept' a religious book (since there is not much help if uncomfortable questions are asked!). Dogs can be trained to 'bark' at strangers, thieves, enemies etc, and 'wag its tail' at OUR friends, relatives, family, etc. Unfortunately, humans are humans, and have to become so if not quite human right now! But 'dog-like' blind obedience not possible. Religious people are (and have to) work 'overtime' to convince(now with 'logic') people the relevance of the teachings and its applicability in day-to-day life.

Answer 4

because there are way to make moron like yourself making comments about something there have never read.

The Bible is the only book on the planet that has more critics than readers. There are alot of morons giving book reports and they have never read the book. Morons just like you.

Can you imagine a person doing a review of a movie without ever seeing the movie. NO thats unthinkable yet Morons like yourself think they can review the Bible but have never sat down and read it or studies it.

Do you know Why? becasue you are afraid of it, you are afraid that you will find out the life you are living is wrong. so instead of correcting your actions you discredit the source of your guilt.

Answer 5

Because they know that living a life based upon the ENTIRE bible (you know, the other 80% of it you never hear the preacherman speak of during his sermon) and what it teaches (genocide, murder, rape, slavery, war, etc.) is wrong. They just don't want to admit it.

You'll have more luck getting intelligent conversation out of pond scum then getting a Christian to admit, say, that having two bears maul 42 children to death for calling someone a "bald head" is wrong. Even if the bible claims that "God" did it.

Answer 6

Many people disagree with the Bible because it was translated by King James of England (way back when). So to many they feel that it is poorly translated from its original form. We have all heard the cliche "lost in translation"; if you consider how old the original "B.C." writings would have to be how can it truly be accurate to the orignal prophet/authors feelings,or message. The thing I have always found amazing about the Bible is everones different ways of interepting it(the Bible) to suite there needs or to punish themselves.

Answer 7

You already have the answer. People pick and chose what they want to accept based on their own ideas.

The Bible should be accepted completely. The principles of the Bible are spread throughout its pages, that if you take out a single verse, then you will have to remove other verses that are related, and eventually you won't have anything left except "Jesus wept."

Answer 8

you're right!! but it wasn't about what God wanted it's what he allowed to happen. I do agree the scriptures allude to this, but the braiding of hair and stuff was in conflict with custom of the Jews because they were not supposed to be like the pagan nations of that time (mostly babylonians and cannanites) which were worshipping false gods and had an influence on the attire of the Jews, the Jews were encouraged to remain separate from the rest of the world, Jesus also encouraged this.

Answer 9

if you can't understand John 3:16, how can you question anything about the Bible or Christians ? if you can't accept Jesus , how can you see when you are blind? how can you hear when you are deaf ? why do you stand on the outside and tell someone how to be on the inside? why do you see the surface and think that the water goes no deeper?

Answer 10

I think it's because every Christian interprets the bible differently. I think I interpret it entirely different than most people I go to church with. I but I still read the bible and know it's real.