a) ensuring that everyone has equal rights? or
b) ensuring that the bible is followed?
For those who will say, "both," I recommend you read the book again, because the book makes it quite plain that you can't have both.
2006-11-15 11:02:18 · 42 answers · asked by ? 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
@ jewel_flower: Not subtle enough. You're only fooling yourself, dear.
2006-11-15 11:18:23 · update #1
a)
Followed closely by "ensuring that the bible is NOT followed"
2006-11-15 11:03:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
Ensuring that the Bible is followed is only applicable to myself. I have no right to try to make others follow the Bible. I can share with them what I know if they're willing, but choice is a God-given right..
Therefore, of the 2 choices listed, A would have to be more important as far as it concerns other people .
(That's a more subtle way of saying 'both') :)
2006-11-15 11:06:43 · answer #2 · answered by jewel_flower 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
b) We are not created to have equal rights but to glorify God. However, having read the Bible through about 30 times at least, I would say that equal rights are quite compatible with the Bible. Reading some passages out of context might lead one to a different opinion.
Edit: your word "ensuring" isn't clear to me. If it means forcing others to.... then no, not at all. We do not live in a theocracy.
2006-11-15 11:07:38 · answer #3 · answered by Mr Ed 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Actually, the Bible is a Book of equal rights. What it is NOT, is a Book that condones sin, so if you are trying, by equal rights to say that we shouldn't say anything about immorality and sin, than that's not the same thing. We are all equal opportunity sinners, with the same equal opportunity to be forgiven of those sins.
B) is most important, of course!
2006-11-16 00:09:02 · answer #4 · answered by lookn2cjc 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
choice A because the bible has been changed many times and there are many different versions to it, so you dont know what it really said. it can be understood in many different ways depending on the person. Everyone has different views on a lot of subjects, so A would make more sence. and not everyone believes in the bible.
2006-11-15 11:07:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you are referring to the bible, I would have to say ensuring the bible is followed. When Jesus was here there was alot going on as far as slavery, injustices, and there wasn't a whole lot of freedom like we have here in America. Jesus did not say to start a revolution he instead he gave us teachings on how we should individually live while we are on this earth. We need to try and do our best and encourage others to do the same.
2006-11-15 11:06:33 · answer #6 · answered by Glee 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
In the days that the bible was written, things were very different from the way they are today. Many things in the bible apply to our lives today but some things don't. Equality is more important simply because I believe the bible may be outdated in this respect.
2006-11-15 11:06:55 · answer #7 · answered by thedarkbristow 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
B.In the Bible it says all man[& women] were created equal, and the commandments say treat your neighbor as yourself.The Bible is God's Holy word, and God is the Alpha and Omega [the beginning and end], and the creator of all man, so obeying His word is very important, and having a good heart while doing it.
2006-11-15 11:08:02 · answer #8 · answered by Sheltered.By.Shadows. 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Neither because its impossible for both or one against the other. Unbelievers do not want what believers want and vice versa. Unbelievers cannot comprehend the word of God nor God himself let along not believe his existence even those who do believe in God do not follow nor ensure others to follow it literally.
Shalom
2006-11-15 11:14:50 · answer #9 · answered by Pashur 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
False dichotomy.
And also a terrible terrible misunderstanding of the very book itself, and anybody that chooses B apparently would carry that misunderstanding as well.
Christ wants willing followers, not forced slaves. Ensuring that the Bible is "followed' would mean very little to Him. What he wants is relationship with us,
Buzz. Please try again. This question clearly was not asked in good faith.
2006-11-15 11:07:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
Ensuring the Bible is followed of course.
It is the word of God- and holds all truth.
We who are christians are being continually fed spiritual food through the word of God. As it says in the Bible, we move from the milk to the meat....those who have a desire for wisdom in the Lord. I am glad God sent his written word for our understanding- and that he sent His holy spirit to teach us!
2006-11-15 11:13:10 · answer #11 · answered by Mandolyn Monkey Munch 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋