And should people let the bible run their life?
2006-07-05 10:01:24 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I'm Christian, but people shouldn't believe everything about the bible because some of it is out of context. Like, it says that you find that a girl is not a virgin you are to bring her to her father's house and stone her to death.
2006-07-05 10:05:12 · answer #1 · answered by balanced 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I pay very close attention to the bible because I believe it is what it claims to be, by inspiration of God.
If I believe this....then it would make sense that I would, above all things, desire that His word permeate my life. That I would be a doer of the word, and not a hearer only *smile*.
By the way, I want to say I understand that someone....who does not feel the way I do about the bible.....would have difficulty with this!
2006-07-05 10:31:25 · answer #2 · answered by christian_lady_2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you don't trust the Christian God enough to follow his instructions, then why be Christian in the first place? If a Christian only listens to God whenever God commands him to do something that he was going to do anyway, do you think that this person is really obeying God, or just himself?
Jesus answered: "... If you love me, you will obey what I command." John 14:9,15 (NIV)
BTW, I noticed that some of the answers, above, are quoting commands from the Law of Moses that both Jesus & Paul say no longer apply under the New Testament (I.E.: these commands being misquoted out of context by some of the people, above, were never applied to Christians in the first place.).
2006-07-05 10:15:27 · answer #3 · answered by Randy G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, and I disagree with Shell. If we did every exact thing the Bible said, then women who are experiencing their time of the month would be locked away from everybody because they're considered evil during that time, according to the Bible....have you even read the thing??It's out of context and just plain silly in some regards.
2006-07-05 10:10:39 · answer #4 · answered by kj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our creator, gave us a book of instrucions and said if you do this you will be happy. He is a loving father and when we obey the bible we are happy. What if everyone did what the bible said.
Don't lie, steal, murder, commit adultry and take care of your parents.
No war, unwanted babies, VD or Aids, no one ever lied to you.
Would that be so horrible and they never stold your stuff.
Old people were loved and cared for, babies were wanted.
2006-07-05 10:08:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I believe in God but view the Bible as more of a guide, not to be taken so seriously.
2006-07-05 10:05:08 · answer #6 · answered by James P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bible was made in1 bc how can that relate to me in 2006.
2006-07-05 10:04:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No and no. I still can't believe people let a book run their lives without thinking for themselves...EVER. And they make fun of "Trekkies" and other sci-fi nerds...ridiculous....
2006-07-05 10:12:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, its should help them out in their lives, and they should follow the bible if they want to be in the kindom of heaven.
2006-07-05 10:05:12 · answer #9 · answered by BokBok 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no & no
2006-07-05 10:04:09 · answer #10 · answered by Kenny ♣ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋