The Bible is a collection of ancient texts written by ancient peoples in support of ancient politics. The shift of context in modern society renders the bible irrelevant.
2006-11-10 07:28:02 · 28 answers · asked by ChooseRealityPLEASE 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
That is actually a very good point, to be honest with you. I never thought of it that way. I mean, it makes perfect sense. Emperor Constantine collected many ancient texts from several different Religions (and re-wrote them!) to unify the peoples living in his time period, so really, their application to modern day religion and ESPECIALLY everyday society is antiquated.
That doesn't stop me, however, from thinking that there are aspects of the bible that have good points, good stories, good lessons of faith, guidelines on how to be a good person, etc. I will always appreciate those parts of the Bible, but condemn the ones that preach hate or intolerance.
2006-11-10 07:36:01 · answer #1 · answered by A Carmy of One 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
(1) The Bible reflects human history. Those who do not study and learn from history are doomed to repeat it.
(a) The Old Testament reflects the wars and violence, even genocides throughout history, as a result of living by the "letter of the law" which becomes corrupted by money, power, and politics. These are the same weaknesses and problems we see today, so the very same lessons remain to be learned.
(b) The New Testament reflects the salvation found in living by the "spirit of the law" with charity, grace, and in harmony with others. In particular, the value placed on restoring relationships after a trespass (see Matthew 18:15-20 and James 5:16) dictates our future. Those who live by these principles and seek "restorative" justice, equity, and cooperation with others instead of retribution and competition against others, already live in the Kingdom of God, while others are still searching to get there. This is our spiritual future which has yet to be fulfilled, so again the Bible is still used to compare and teach from the past.
As the path of humanity toward enlightenment, salvation and full maturity is still being forged, the Bible provides both the warnings of the past and better visions of the future, as well as guidance how to get there instead of repeating the same mistakes.
If you don't need the Bible, good for you. But when communicating and making peace with those who live by it, it certainly helps to speak the same language and to quote the same passages in order to be on the same page. You may not need this, but if others do, then the Bible still has relevance today.
Take care and God bless. May everyone one day be as free as you are to live by the spirit of truth and not depend on using a Bible to justify or explain what is already understood. We are not there yet, and that is why the Bible still exists, to help people.
2006-11-10 15:46:52 · answer #2 · answered by emilynghiem 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Is it really your contention that politics have shifted in context? LOL that's a good one!
You said it was in support of ancient politics and is irrelevant today .... soooooo, "love one another" "do not steal, murder or envy" and "honor your parents that you may live long" are really and truly political? Again, LOL
There are three things the Bible was written for; mind, body and soul. There are rules for keeping your body safe, your mind alert and working and your soul happy.
Perhaps you only see the politics of the Bible, and that is truly a shame, for you are missing out on something wonderful.
2006-11-10 15:45:09 · answer #3 · answered by arewethereyet 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Perhaps the traditions, ways of living and customs of that day are different than today, but if you read the Bible carefully, it is filled with lessons for modern day living.
It is also filled with prophesies for the end times, which are coming true today.
When I have a problem, I read the Scriptures, and I always find the answer I am looking for.
Yes, it was written thousands of years ago, but the Words are alive. Every time I read, I get something more out of it.
Don't bash the Bible. You guys, God is FOR you, not against you.
2006-11-10 15:44:36 · answer #4 · answered by Dianne C 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
true statement, however it has been coralated added to and translated as little as 500 years ago each change has reflected on the views of the times and the views of the growing dinominations ie the ten comandments had suttle changes made to reflect the views of the church of england under king henry and trnslated into english by king james but it also must be noted that there is no archialogical proof to suport the existance of the jesus character not in the roman records of herod or pontius pilot, I have looked. the only thing to that can be said is that religion is an idioligy a guidline to a good life
2006-11-10 15:40:42 · answer #5 · answered by wanna no 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
According to you and maybe that applies to you, as for me and my house we will serve the Lord and follow his bible as long as we have breath in our bodies.
Because when it comes to judgment day I want to hear well done good and faithful servant... I 'm not going to hear what you turn in will hear which is away from me you workers of iniquity, I never knew you.
The bible might be out dated for you but as far as I can see and read, there seem to be nothing new under the sun. What was going on then is still going on right now. Seems to me that people back then and people now are still carrying on in the same sinful manner.
Look at this (according to you) ancient bible scriptures, 2 Timothy chapter 3 verses 1 thru 5:
But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful , proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God--having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with them.
Now that was in ancient bible times. Oh, but don't ancient times sound like modern day, right now, 2006. You know, and I know and others do also, that sin is displaying and stll playing.
I conclude that the bible is therefore not too ancient to be of use in this day and time but it is in fact very much needed.
Anyways, Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and today and forever (Hebrews 13:8).
2006-11-10 16:16:10 · answer #6 · answered by JOSEPH M 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I find this to be a rational and logical conclusion on the subject. The Bible should be looked at as a piece of human history to be studied as literary work of the time when it was written.
2006-11-10 15:31:51 · answer #7 · answered by RoboTron5.0 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I think you are the first one to ever debunk the bible! It all makes sense now. People throughout history have tried to prove the bible irrelevant. It will never happen.
2006-11-10 15:31:16 · answer #8 · answered by RIDLEY 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
the Bible is meant for everyone, and the truths still apply to us today. just like Greek philosophers figured out stuff that we still use. must we trash Galileo's ideas because he lived a while ago?
2006-11-10 16:47:31 · answer #9 · answered by nameisie90 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
After reading several of your questions and answers, it would seem the Bible is very relevant to you and the time you spend here.
2006-11-10 15:57:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋