2006-12-02 03:38:27 · 24 answers · asked by Oh Dee! 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
What is the evidence for the Bible?
2006-12-02 03:40:33 · update #1
Bible prophecy and History go along quite well
2006-12-02 03:40:05 · answer #1 · answered by Resolver 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
No "proof" that is considered "proof" by any reasonable definition of that word.
"Proof" means something that is testable, repeatable, observable by more than one person so that it can be verified. If this discussion were in a court of law, it would be said that the only evidence for the existence of god is "hearsay" evidence, which would not be allowed in a trial because it is unverifiable and untrustworthy.
Of course there's "proof" that there *is* a bible -- go buy one at a bookstore, there's your proof. But "proof" that the contents of the bible are accurate, truthful, and an actual portrayal of history and events? There is none. Again, it's all "hearsay" evidence -- second hand, unreliable, not verifiable. And there are also literally hundreds of "proofs" showing that what is written in the bible is completely false or incorrect.
So why do people still believe in god and the bible as "his" word? Obviously they're not applying the same standards of critical thinking to these issues that they would to a trial at law...
"marvin" -- you really should stop using that tired "wind" analogy. I can directly measure the wind with extremely simple instruments -- measure its speed, temperature, humidity levels, the changes in wind at different altitudes...and even see it when the air in the "wind" has very high humidity. Nothing about "god" is directly measurable, testable, or ever visible -- and looking around at the world and seeing things doesn't show anything about god, although it does show much about geology, biology, meteorology, etc.
2006-12-02 03:49:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, there is no single proof for the existence of any god or gods.
The sad thing is, people still believe in this imaginary being, and will even kill other human beings over this nonsensical belief.
Religion is not the answer, it's the problem.
2006-12-02 05:32:11 · answer #3 · answered by atheist jesus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no evidence that would convince a non - believer. no one has seen the wind, only the effects of the wind, therefore the wind exists. GOD is like the wind. all one needs to do is look at the glories in the Heavens and Earth to see and observe the Handiwork of GOD. yet, like the wind GOD remains invisible to mortals even with their 5 senses while on this plane of existence.
2006-12-02 03:48:52 · answer #4 · answered by Marvin R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the last answer but also just take a look around you. God Hands are everywhere. Sad be we all seem to take His beautiful creations for granted. History goes back a very long way and I could write you a long list of things that have been and will be again but you yourself should do the history research. God does not have to show Himself or prove Himself to you. That's why you are told to have faith.
2006-12-02 03:43:29 · answer #5 · answered by rose v 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there is no enlightening evidence in the bible ,that's about faith ,but god who's nature is that of existence is all the evidence necessary,you exist this is living proof that god the self of all ,in and out of existence is the real and we have our existence in him
2006-12-02 03:47:00 · answer #6 · answered by gasp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The human brain
Absorbs data at the rate of 10 MBs per second and has enough storage capacity to last over 10,000 years. What evolutionary pressure would create something with that capacity, when the current life span is less than a century? Did men once live over 10,000 years and we de-evolved?
2006-12-02 03:40:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes His creation !
Rom 1:19 because that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them.
Rom 1:20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen,being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse
2006-12-02 03:45:33 · answer #8 · answered by John 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I've come up with a nice working, flowing model from a bunch of different topics that are not related to the Bible. Usually people get bored with it and don't want to hear it, so I don't talk about it anymore.
2006-12-02 03:41:13 · answer #9 · answered by Atlas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only evidence ( forget proof ) is in the minds of the superstitious.
2006-12-02 03:41:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, however there is a proof for the non-existence of God, or at least that he is not of the nature of which many believe Him to be.
Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent. Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil? Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?
2006-12-02 03:43:36 · answer #11 · answered by jakebond70 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋