Why do some people think that simply because the Bible contains some accurate history...?

Question

that this somehow proves snakes and donkeys can talk, people walk on water and rise frome the dead etc.?

Just because it contains some actual historical people, events, and places that may be confirmed by archaeology, does not in the least imply the crazy stuff is true. Does it? Couldn't anyone confuse myths they believed with people and history they were familiar with to make a fictional work that contains actual historical people, places, and events, but is nevertheless a work of fiction?

Answer 1

I would also like to point out that it is many books.

So if I combine green eggs and ham, some red hot chili pepper lyrics, an atlas, moby dick and a book about birds, suddenly it would all become fact somehow.

Answer 2

I agree with you 100%. I've always thought it contained real events and since many occured before writing was invented, what came down through the years was an altered view. In some cases, a group of wandering jews came across something (like a burned, deserted city) and explained it the best they could. Talking donkeys and snakes (etc) was probably a more interesting way of telling a story. And there are those who used what they could to seize power, therefore distorting the stories to suit their purposes.
I guess people want to believe it now b/c it answers the 'what happens after we die' question. Why that particular belief...probably b/c it's existed for so long and is the dominate religion. Many will 'teach' their version to their children (sometimes for lack of a better guess), enabling it to have an even longer history.

Answer 3

I guide them though this all the time. That is what makes a good myth. When you put some history in it, the myth seems more believable. I can say it was an invisible purple ape that tossed the airliners into the towers on 911. 911 happened. That does not mean what I said is true. They don't seem to get this.

Answer 4

I agree with you.

I always laugh when people like above blindly quote scripture. They assume we think it has any authority over us and/or that it should instill fear. What is amazing, is how many do so and have never studied unbiased (not wrote by Christians nor those trying to disprove Christianity) books/materials showing how the Bible evolved.

It's ultimately boils down to blind faith or fiction...depends on the point-of-view.

Answer 5

The Bible makes some huge claims...then backs them up. You forget that these people, events and places were spoken of before archaeology confirmed their existence...God knew of these things because He was there, the people who wrote about them were there, and God showed them these things and guided their hand while writing them.

If you just don't trust the Bible, despite the evidence, then you don't. Period.

Answer 6

Where the historical and archaeological truth runs out is where faith, or lack thereof, comes in to influence you're decision on the truth of the bible. Believe or don't. It's up to you.

Answer 7

Good point.

Personally, I believe that God created the universe and everything in it. So, since He made it all, He should have no problem with giving a donkey the temporary ability to speak. (Actually, I think it's kinda funny).

Answer 8

No way, they had Nazi's in those Indiana Jones movies... and they went to Turkey.... yeah... and there was a desert scene and deserts are real! Indiana Jones is the truth so the Bible is true as well.

Answer 9

So many words...I...don't understand the Bible. The DaVinci Code is bad.

Answer 10

for the love of pete. there is no proof. there's no proof it's a work of fiction either. it's all theory. it's all whatever you decide to believe. but...Christians believe in Christ and the bible as strongly as you believe it's a work of fiction. why do you worry about us? why are you trying to do us a favor by correcting our, in your eyes, "mythical" and insane belief?