Does anyone watch "Science of the Bible" on cable tv?

Question

This show uses science to analyze events depicted in the holy bible. Many of the events from the holy bible have been shown to be unlikely events that either could not happen or most likely would not have happened due to conditions of that time. As more biblical events are analyzed, their validity is questioned. If they can prove that some of the events and facts in the holy bible are innaccurate, how much merit do the other biblical events and facts warrant? I'm definately not a biblical scholar, but I have to ask the question: is the holy bible a compilation of folklore that has been incorporated into society as the the basis for living a moral life? The problem to this is that there is no concrete evidence to support any of the worlds' religions. As a society we are raised as children to believe and have faith in something that has no proof.

Answer 1

I didn't see the show that you're asking about, but I would like to point out one small discrepancy in your question: "The problem to this is that there is no concrete evidence to support any of the worlds' religions"...

There is one religion that has had an event occur that it foretold: The Medicine Wheel. Predictions were made about 300-500 years ago that a white buffalo calf (whose fur would change colors) would be born after the turn of the century, and it would lead to peace. While the peace aspect is still open to interpretation, there have been no less than 3 recorded births of white calves born, 2 of which have exhibited the changes in fur color. Half a prophecy fulfilled, is still better than any other religion has going for it right now...

Answer 2

Mostly on History or Discovery channel. They have a lot of documentaries of that sort. I liked the Ancient Mysteries series. Most present a scientific archaeological look at the event and then also have different religious scholars giving interpretations . Really it is interesting seeing Rabbis and Priests who have studied ancient texts and picked it apart giving sensible conclusions to these things - not what most are taught in Sunday School and the corner church. I wouldn't think it would shake the faith of most Christians - just the some of the ones who are extreme fundamentalists. What I have gotten from it is that you can use the bible as partly historical - some of the events did happen. Most have a somewhat reasonable explanation. Now if you want to add in God then that is where religion comes in.

Answer 3

I'm glad that there is a show that is willing to debunk the validity of the bible. I wish more people would. A book that has been translated as many times as it has depending upon the leader of the time (most of them male) has got to be full of errors and incomplete. Why is it that so many books are missing from some of the versions (translations) of the bible. Most people that have 'blind faith' in the bible have never really taken the time to look at it for what it is, a history book.

Answer 4

You are correct in your assessment of the situation. Unfortunately not enough people will watch that show and certainly not the people who need to the most. The problem with some religions (not to overgeneralize) is they encourage a closing of the mind to any alternatives. These people would probably boycott the channel and call and write letters of complaint before they would actually consider the information.

Answer 5

Yes, it is folklore. Even the main religions are beginning to accept that now.

Answer 6

on what channel?
also

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

Think about this?

Answer 7

I doubt anyone watches it.