do you find it ironic that protestants put so much faith in a book written by catholics (the bible)?

Question

I think some people just dont realize how funny that is

Answer 1

Sorry, but the Bible wasn't written by Catholics.

The Bible was compiled by Catholics, from ancient manuscripts. They discarded other Christian manuscripts for many reasons, being one of them the fact that women had authority in the Church. And the early Catholic church strongly opposed women to be more than just mere spectators.

Protestants, leadered by Martin Luther also made modifications, by discarding some books of the Latin Vulgata (Bible in Latin used by the early Catholic Church).

The early Catholic Church tried to destroy all Christian non Canonical manuscripts they could get their hands on, because people refused to accept only those books the Church selected. Thus, the Inquisition was created to force primitive Christians into becoming Catholics.

Some of those non-Canonical gospels have resurfaced after over 1,700 years of their alleged disappearance. They are known as the Gnostic Gospels. (They are Worth reading).

Both Catholic and Protestant Leaders and Churches tried to prevent the translation of the Gnostic Gospels, and all primitive Christian manuscripts discovered. The contents put in serious question the teachings of Christianity as presented to all of us since the creation of the Roman Catholic Church in 318 C.E. (Christian Era).

Answer 2

The term "canon" is used to describe the books that are divinely inspired and therefore belong in the Bible. The difficult aspect of determining the Biblical canon is that the Bible does not give us a list of the books that belong in the Bible. Determining the canon was a process, first by Jewish rabbis and scholars, and then later by early Christians. Ultimately, it was God who decided what books belonged in the Biblical canon. A book of Scripture belonged in the canon from the moment God inspired its writing. It was simply a matter of God convincing His human followers which books should be included in the Bible.
Compared to the New Testament, there was very little controversy over the canon of the Old Testament. Hebrew believers recognized God’s messengers, and accepted their writings as inspired of God. There was undeniably some debate in regards to the Old Testament canon. However, by 250 A.D. there was nearly universal agreement on the canon of Hebrew Scripture. The only issue that remained was the Apocrypha…with some debate and discussion continuing today. The vast majority of Hebrew scholars considered the Apocrypha to be good historical and religious documents, but not on the same level as the Hebrew Scriptures.
For the New Testament, the process of the recognition and collection began in the first centuries of the Christian church. Very early on, some of the New Testament books were being recognized. Paul considered Luke’s writings to be as authoritative as the Old Testament (1 Timothy 5:18; see also Deuteronomy 25:4 and Luke 10:7). Peter recognized Paul’s writings as Scripture (2 Peter 3:15-16). Some of the books of the New Testament were being circulated among the churches (Colossians 4:16; 1 Thessalonians 5:27). Clement of Rome mentioned at least eight New Testament books (A.D. 95). Ignatius of Antioch acknowledged about seven books (A.D. 115). Polycarp, a disciple of John the Apostle, acknowledged 15 books (A.D. 108). Later, Irenaeus mentioned 21 books (A.D. 185). Hippolytus recognized 22 books (A.D. 170-235). The New Testament books receiving the most controversy were Hebrews, James, 2 Peter, 2 John, and 3 John. The first “canon” was the Muratorian Canon, which was compiled in (A.D. 170). The Muratorian Canon included all of the New Testament books except Hebrews, James, and 3 John. In A.D. 363, the Council of Laodicea stated that only the Old Testament (along with the Apocrypha) and the 27 books of the New Testament were to be read in the churches. The Council of Hippo (A.D. 393) and the Council of Carthage (A.D. 397) also affirmed the same 27 books as authoritative.
The councils followed something similar to the following principles to determine whether a New Testament book was truly inspired by the Holy Spirit: 1) Was the author an apostle or have a close connection with an apostle? 2) Is the book being accepted by the Body of Christ at large? 3) Did the book contain consistency of doctrine and orthodox teaching? 4) Did the book bear evidence of high moral and spiritual values that would reflect a work of the Holy Spirit? Again, it is crucial to remember that the church did not determine the canon. No early church council decided on the canon. It was God, and God alone, who determined which books belonged in the Bible. It was simply a matter of God convincing His followers of what He had already decided upon. The human process of collecting the books of the Bible was flawed, but God, in His sovereignty, despite our ignorance and stubbornness, brought the early church to the recognition of the books He had inspired.

Answer 3

I find it totally ironic that there are still some who do not realize the the BIBLE author is GOD, it was written by inspiration of God by approximately 40 men who wrote down what they were guided to write. Old Testament by approx. 32 holy inspired men and the New Testament by 8 inspired writers ( Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Peter, Paul, James, Jude.)
It was written for all and has been preached to all the creation at one time.
God's word is the one thing that will Never pass away. and it
does not change.
Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever.
Christ preached the gospel and it is the same today as it was when he taught his apostles.
Galatians 1:8 But though we (the apostles) or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel unto you than what we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.

Answer 4

It isn't written by Catholics. It is written by Apostles and the Jewish prophets before them. There is a difference.

Answer 5

I find it ironic that you think the Bible was written by Catholics....you are in severe need of an education, friend.

Answer 6

no, i find it silly that you don't know that the Bible was written by jews who became Christians by following Christ- i know that some people still cling to this idea that Christ founded the catholic church and that all other Christian churches are just offshoots...but the catholic church was founded, like all churches, by mankind...Christ's church is beyond the boundaries of denomination...Christ's church is all who believe that He is the one who came, taught, healed, suffered and died on the cross for our sins and rose again, triumphant over sin and death...

Answer 7

i find it ironic that it was not even written by the catholics.

Answer 8

it's really funny when you know it was written by Jews long before there were any Catholics.

Answer 9

I am laughing hysterically ... not
what on earth difference does it make
they both believe the same thing , they are both Christian

and ditto on the above answers

Answer 10

It's high time for you to put your arguments aside and check out the Bible for yourself. You need Jesus Christ; and He is willing to save you.
P.S. You misquoted the "Jesus is for morons idea, too".
The correct statement is " Jesus is for sinners."