I don't mind if you only read the parts of the bible that you like, but when I specifically state in a question that "I'm asking you guys to tell me something I haven't heard before--serious christians, please keep in mind that I'm only asking because I'm curious" do you not see that part? or do you diregard it because it's not in the new testament? Or are you just too ignorant and rude to know when to butt out? Did you read the whole question this time?
2006-10-03 09:21:11 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
A few?!?!?!? Churchmusicgirl, I have about twenty answers for the question that I quoted in this one and they are still coming! that is NOT a few.
2006-10-03 09:36:11 · update #1
I don't think it's required, but it certainly is prevalent.
2006-10-03 09:25:48 · answer #1 · answered by Sean 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First off I would like to say that I am sorry on behalf of those immature in the faith, though well intentioned, offended you. To answer your question about the Crucifixion. It was not a hoax. If it were, then the foundation of all faith in Jesus, as well as those who do not believe in Jesus, is based on a myth. Basically all major religions, as well as the concept of a man named Jesus that walked the earth has been a ongoing deception for approximately 2000 years. The cross is the pinnacle of his existence. It is were all things start and finish from. There is other documentation besides the gospels that specifically state that Jesus was crucified. Some are roman, others are Hebrew. Here are two names that you can look up for your self; Tacitus:"Christus, the founder of the name, was put to death by Pontius Pilate, procurator of Judea in the reign of Tiberius" and Josephus (Hebrew historian): "When Pilate, upon the accusation of the first men amongst us, condemned him to be crucified, those who had formerly loved him did not cease [to follow him], for he appeared to them on the third day, living again, as the divine prophets foretold, along with a myriad of other marvelous things concerning him. And the tribe of the Christians, so named after him, has not disappeared to this day." I hope that this helps you to continue to search out the truth. May God Bless you and Keep you.
2006-10-03 10:14:37 · answer #2 · answered by Nico Suave 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know the question you're so fired up about, but I find most "Christians" have not read the Bible. I was raised a Catholic and I reached my 30's without a single person ever once suggesting to me that I read it. I even attended Catholic school! I did start to read it and was horrified by all the killing, deceit, and general hideous behavior in that book.
2006-10-03 09:25:25 · answer #3 · answered by melouofs 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Bible is a progressive revelation. The earlier parts for us are not as valid as the later parts. Also, we consider what it meant to the people it was written to before we try to blindly apply it to modern society. Women's head coverings, for instance, are not so important in a modern open society where women are the equals of men. Dietary rules likewise changed since Acts 10, when God himself pretty much contradicted everything he had said before about not eating certain things. He is God, he's allowed to change his mind. And would you really rather miss out on lobster just because it wasn't decent to eat 3500 years ago on the opposite side of the planet? Time moves on. We know things changed. Why can't you accept that revelation is progressive?
2006-10-03 09:30:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Selective translation and usage is more appropriate here i think. Many people pick and choose what suits them best from the bible, then call themselves christians.. that is not the true way to be a christian. I am neither christian nor atheist, though i was raised christian.
2006-10-03 09:32:11 · answer #5 · answered by Vita 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read your entire question and I think it is unfair of you to generalize all Christians based on the behaviors of a few.
And I will have you know that if I don't feel I have something to contribute to a question, I don't answer. There are people like me out there, you know.
2006-10-03 09:23:58 · answer #6 · answered by Church Music Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read my answer to your last question about the crucifixion, I gave you historical evidence from sources other than the New Testament, So what exactly are you going on about.
Read the answers you are given properly, otherwise it is a waste of our time answering your questions.
2006-10-03 10:33:10 · answer #7 · answered by A.M.D.G 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes it's like we only listen to what we want to hear.
I thought you could only have selective reading as far as the bible goes and is'nt that what the vicar does in church pick out selected passages?.
2006-10-03 09:26:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it is a required trait of a Christian to be a selective reader, only a stereotypical one.
I saw a great bumper sticker that said "I would like Christians if they were anything like Christ."
2006-10-03 09:25:03 · answer #9 · answered by quirky 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Selective reading ia not a required trait....
if you are really curious take a bible class so you won't get "bits and pieces" and you can make a more informed decision.
2006-10-03 09:26:44 · answer #10 · answered by Robert b 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes of course, they just pick and choose the bits they want to obey and ignore the rest, same goes for Muslims.
2006-10-03 10:59:34 · answer #11 · answered by Rotifer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋