Original text does not translate into other languages without problems. Verses and entire sections disagree with each other on many accounts. Events and practices that are listed go against the known history and cultures of the times. Just to name a few examples.
2007-02-07 11:06:40 · 13 answers · asked by Cinnamon 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Spending 12 yrs in pariochal schools where religion was integrated into every single subject (where it didn't belong) and questioning every bit of it means a person doesn't know anything about the Bible?
2007-02-07 11:19:14 · update #1
They think so because its comfortable to do so. Anything else throws their faith into question which throws their lives into question and they can't handle it.
2007-02-07 11:10:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
The Bible is God’s Word. But some of the interpretations derived from it are not. There are many cults and Christian groups that use the Bible claiming their interpretations are correct. Too often, however, the interpretations not only differ dramatically but are clearly contradictory. This does not mean that the Bible is a confusing document. Rather, the problem lies in those who interpret and the methods they use.
Because we are sinners, we are incapable of interpreting God’s word perfectly all of the time. The body, mind, will, and emotions are affected by sin and make 100% interpretive accuracy impossible. This does not mean that accurate understanding of God’s Word is impossible. But it does mean that we need to approach His word with care, humility, and reason. Additionally, we need, as best as can be had, the guidance of the Holy Spirit in interpreting God’s Word. After all, the Bible is inspired by God and is addressed to His people. The Holy Spirit helps us to understand what God’s word means and how to apply it.
2007-02-07 11:16:56 · answer #2 · answered by Jo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's usually just the fundamentalist people who place the Bible as the only authority and base of their religion. I mean, put yourself in their shoes, if they see the Bible as fallible, then their religion is fallible, then what? That can be a scary thought.
Most Christians though, understand there were things "lost in translation" and just try to get as much spiritual guidance out of it as they can.
2007-02-07 11:16:56 · answer #3 · answered by daisyk 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People believe that the Bible is infallible because that is what the church and the bible itself tells them. What proof is there that it is God's word other than the fact that the bible says it is god's word?
Also if you think there are no discrepancies in the Bible you've either never read it or you've read it and are retarted.
2007-02-07 11:15:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Has the asker considered the 'discrepancies' are not contradictions, but views of freedom.
If one can 'rightly divide the word of truth, can one also 'wrong divide the word of truth' (2 Tim. 2:15)? (I say, Yes. I also say it is part of the division in 'Christianity' in the USA presently).
May you receive a large pleasant surprise today to God's glory!!!
2007-02-07 11:29:39 · answer #5 · answered by jefferyspringer57@sbcglobal.net 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why do idiots like you keep trying to trash the Holy Bible. The bible has no errors it is solid through and through. You say there are holes but you fail to provide any references for the errors. You are just out to get some attention. You don't know squat about the Holy Bible.
2007-02-07 11:14:56 · answer #6 · answered by Betty, Boop Oop A Doop 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
There are no discrepancies. We just don’t understand the customs of the place and time when it was written. In the few places that there are errors in translation, we have Greek, Hebrew and Aramaic documents that we can research, and much of that research has been done.
2007-02-07 11:12:25 · answer #7 · answered by Caveman 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Lol im a christian and i've NEVER said that, thats the muslims who think their book is perfect. The bible itself is a library of books and songs meant to inspire not claim perfection
2007-02-07 11:10:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
There is a difference between inerrant and infallible:
God's Words are infallible
bible translations are not inerrant
2007-02-07 11:12:18 · answer #9 · answered by redeemed 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Because said people are lazy, naive, gullible, brain-washed since childhood, have no critical thinking skills, and have "daddy" issues.
2007-02-07 11:10:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋