How can anyone who has read the whole bible not have discovered ANY of these 377 contradictions in it?

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http://skepticsannotatedbible.com/contra/by_name.html

Answer 1

All of these so-called contradictions are based off of modern interpretation of the scriptures. The bible was not written in English, in verses, or with punctuation.

The classic example is "I tell you the truth today you will be with me in paradise". Some claim that a comma should be placed after today, all bibles are written with the comma before today. But after some studying you will find that a more accurate translation is "I promise you that today..."

One of the contradictions listed was the creation story. But in the second account it does not state that God created the beasts, then immediately brought them to Adam. In fact the two accounts are most likely the result of being from different texts, as Genesis was most likely a compilation transcribed from other texts by temple workers around the period that Ezra and Nehemiah lived.

The very first contradiction is the easiest one to refute. Neither answer is wrong, one is just more accurate. It would be like if two people were standing on different ends of a large crowd and were asked to tell how many people they can count in the crowd. One may say 20, the other 30, the true number could be 100. Both answers are right as long as they do not exceed the true number. The chief of the captains did kill (at least) 300 men, more accurately he killed (precisely) 800 men.

Given the time every contradiction can be refuted, thus faith alone is what decides whether one accepts or rejects the word of God.

Even American history has a classic contradiction. The ride of Paul Revere. There were actually two men, but does that mean that the truth about Paul Revere is wrong, of course not.

Answer 2

For the same reason they don't believe the HUGE group of scientsts that carbon dated the SHROUD over 1000 years after Jesus was supposedly buried in it.The same reason they don't believe all the recent eveidence the big flood never happened.As well the supposed resting place of the Ark could not possibly be where it's said to be because of all of the plotting science has done to disprove it.I don't have a problem with ANY religion per se but I hate all of these people who reject logical thinkig and SCREAM that they know the truth.If it's the truth because it's written then all of the other texts are correct as well.There is no garantee that any of the translations are even correct.Personally I say believe what you believe but use some common sense as the above article suggests.

Answer 3

Each one have good answers. Most are not contradictions anyhow. Which of the 377 would you like to start on and how much time do you have? :o)

If you really want to study the other side, here is one great place to start with. Each one of these is answered and explained.

http://www.tektonics.org/index2.html

By the way, the same skeptics do the same thing with the Quran.

http://www.skepticsannotatedbible.com/quran/index.html

Now if you want to see genuine contradictions, check that out or are you only interested in Christian bashing?

I noticed the same outfit doesn't do the same with the Hindu sacred scriptures or the Buddhists writings or writings that have to do with spiritualism, New Age and other supposed ancient scriptures.

If they are really skeptics, at least do the same with all ancient sacred writings. Pretty disingenuous of them don't ya think?

Answer 4

To people that want to believe there are no contradictions in the bible, because like with anyone abusing, they live in denial.
To much of a good thing can be bad and that is the reason they don't see it

Answer 5

I read some of those questions, stupid. 46. Who was responsible for original sin? Adam and Eve. 63 Who buried Jesus ? Joseph of Arimathaea, one of Jesus' disciple's. 66. Cain built the city of Enoch, which was named after his first borne son. 311. The whole Bible is inspired by God, every word. 217. Judas was wracked with guilt over betraying Jesus and committed suicide, he hung himself. Matthew 27:5 And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself. 183. No, we are not punished for the sins of others, only for our own sins. 377. God dwells in two places, in Heaven, and in the hearts of every one that has accepted him as their savior.

Obviously you have some serious questions, might I suggest that you actually READ the Bible. Most of the questions are of non-importance. Some are down right silly. Some can be answered if you just read the Bible. When I stated that some are of non-importance, I mean in the life of Jesus so if something was left out it isn't a contradiction it just isn't really significant in Jesus' life.

Most aren't contradictions, just not that important, some are even IN the Bible.

Answer 6

If you don't bind yourself to the albatross of literal inerrancy, you'll find they're only apparent contradictions.

The Gospel accounts of the resurrection differ in many details, for example, but agree on the main issue. After 30-40 years it's not surprising people remembered it differently. Doesn't make it false though.

There are some tougher things than this to crack, such as John saying in the same or following chapters (1 John 1 and 2) that anyone who says he doesn't sin is a liar, and that no-one who is a child of God sins. These show the inadequacy of human language to describe spiritual things, and you need to
1) Be aware of colloquialisms used in Greek and Hebrew writing and Aramaic speech (or at least leave room for them) and
2)Not attempt to interpret these passages without the Holy Spirit's help.

It will make sense if you pray sincerely enough, but not otherwise. It will suddenly seem obvious, as to a child.

"He has hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children, for this was His good pleasure."

Answer 7

Read the bible well man. It never contradicts itself. For instance where they have said that "God never repents" and "it repented God" You have to understand that those two words have different meanings in the context they are used. The first one means what it stands for i.e God never backs down from his word, while the second one means it grieved God. This shows that you have a great deal of job to do reading your bible. If you do not pray for God to reveal it to you, you will end up misinterpreting it. Peace.

Answer 8

It is quite apparent that you are very close minded, or have very poor reading comprehension skills and/or haven't ever truly studied the Bible. It doesn't contradict its self at all. You are using the same old argument that is totally inane. If you would actually take the time to read the Bible instead of relying on what someone else says, you would know this. Contrary to what you may think, there are not any contradictions in the Bible, but to know this, you have to read the Bible and have the ability to comprehend what you read.

Answer 9

I wish I can answer every question that was in there, but I don't have the time. There were so many foolish questions, I couldn't stop laughing. Every one of them had logical answers, but some people are too stupid to realize this. Some of them had dispensational answers, some were printers errors, etc., etc.
THERE ARE NO CONTRADICTIONS IN THE BIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 10

Someone here mentioned the Q'uaran. Here you go:

http://www.skepticsannotatedbible.com/quran/contra/by_name.html