if it were, what is the point of having discussions on the bible? what is the point in going to church? if all the answers are truly in the bible, why do people have so many moral conflicts with it? why are there so many denominations of christianity?
2007-04-02 04:32:15 · 26 answers · asked by just curious (A.A.A.A.) 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
They need 'interpreters'.
2007-04-02 04:36:53 · answer #1 · answered by S K 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree that the Bible is difficult to read sometimes, and it definately deserves a good amount of concentration while being read.
People have moral conflicts with it because the rationalized and sinful world we live in is SOOOOOOO extremely different from the way things should be, as told in the Bible. We don't want to accept the fact that we are sinful and need such drastic change to become even a fraction right with God. And this fact might just bleed into the fact of the wealth of denominations we have; we think "Oh, we can just change a few words around here, and... oh, can't we just drop this section... it would make things a lot easier.". But that's wrong.
Read Revelation 22:18-19
2007-04-02 04:45:30 · answer #2 · answered by musicmaster890 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
One part is clear, "love one another". But that's never a disputed part.
The rest of the bible is "interpreted" by religious scholars, priests and evangelists.
Those are the people that bring the debate on what means what.
My question, if Jesus said "love one another", then why hate gays and others that don't believe.
It doesn't make sense to me.
Also, it was translated by men with an "agenda" It does not include the women that witnessed the events.
It has two different words, the word of Moses and the word of "The Truth" or Jesus. Depending on what the person wants to prove they will bounce back and forth between what verses suit their "agenda".
Basically if this is Gods complete word then he didn't give us a good picture of what he wants. Example, eye for an eye or turn the other cheek?
Confusing to say the least...
Be afraid of anyone claiming to "know" what the bible or God or the Holy Spirit wants or means.
They only prove they are part of a hypocrisy that not only can't be proved and is forbidden according to the scriptures.
To profess to know what God thought, intended or wants "now" is simply a illusion in their mind.
And they always claim to be filled with the spirit. They are filled all right, but it ain't the spirit.
2007-04-02 04:38:23 · answer #3 · answered by ScooterLibby 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Its really quite a muddle, isn't it.
The Bible is anything but clear and has often been translated (which is supposedly not allowed).
If you go to church you will find that even priests and pastors have individual interpretations.
Also the translation from the Greek shows bias in the Churches official translation:
when Jesus walked on the water - another may translate this as by the water.
The word hate is used and a biased opinion is that Jesus meant "to love less".
People use the Bible to claim it to be a forecast of the future, picking out different phrases and claiming the Bible has told about this and that - simply untrue. They Bible is full of stories. At one time God is love, and at other times He is ferocious and vengeful.
Jesus being killed by being nailed to a cross shows little love. Plus all of this was God's plan. We hate Judas for setting Jesus up so Jesus could be killed and at the same time he was doing this because God was controlling him - and on and on.
Because there are so many ways to interpret the Bible the Church has been split into many denominations. Each faction being so opposed to one concept they felt the need to begin their own church or ministry.
alex l
God must have created Satan also. Why would God create such an evil entity? I know - God works in mysterious ways - a catchall for what can not be understood!
2007-04-02 04:35:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
The bible is God's Truth. Discussions are formed often to learn more about the history and details. If God would have included all that, we'd have a library to take to church every Sunday. He included in His Word that which is necessary for us to know, but it does bring great insight to learn the historical aspects of it. The point in going to church is to study the bible together and fellowship with other believers. Sometimes, we read one vers and make it fit our wishes, but we actually need to read in context to get the right meaning. Then we talk about how the bible applies to our daily lives, there is nothing wrong with that. As for the denominations, those were are started by humans who wanted their own way with certain traditions and rituals and are not required by God.
2007-04-02 04:42:02 · answer #5 · answered by VW 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Of course it not clear!
It is vague - for a reason.
So it can cause conflicts and strife. Because everyone has a different opinion about what the bible means. Remember that the bible was written by 'man'. Forget the stories, the miracles, the disciples. All that is really needed are the commandments.
2007-04-02 04:36:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the Bible is very clear if you sit down and study it. The problem with many of the discussions and moral conflicts is that most people do not take the time to study for themselves. Some figure that the "preacher, pastor, etc" is always right and take his word for it. Others are in their "religions" because their parents, grandparents, etc were members of this or that denomination.
Denominations are exactly what the word implies, offshoots or parts of the one true church. Denominations were started by men who decided to change the way they worshipped or incorporate diffferent beliefs into "their" religion.
Christ established one church, His church, upon Peter's confession that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, (he did NOT establish his church on Peter, the person, as some would lead you to believe. The "rock" that is referenced is Peter's confession from verse 16 below.)
"And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." Matthew 16:16-18
All denominations can pinpoint the start of "their" church to a man and a point in time many years after Christ established his church. There is no reference to Lutheran, Catholic, Methodist, etc in the Bible.
Ephesians 4:5-6 states quite simply..
"One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all."
The Bible also speaks about divisions (denominations)..
Jesus prayed that all who believe in Him would be one (John 17:20-23). Paul rebuked the church at Corinth for being divided: “Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment” (1 Corinthians 1:10). Christians are commanded to mark those who cause division by teaching a different doctrine (Romans 16:16,17).
2007-04-02 04:54:23 · answer #7 · answered by TG 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. That's why there are different denominations. They all have a different take on some aspect or another. And there are lots of schools of thought on various Biblical issues.
The Bible, while God-inspired, was never meant to be a legal code that people could look at and say: "yep, this is permitted and this is prohibited" and all opinions would be universally identical. The God-inspired Bible is a tool for faith. It provides many guides for thought and spiritual awakening and many guides for behavior. But God didn't create just a llist of do's and don'ts. He created histories, genalogies, metaphors, allegories, parables, proverbs, songs, poems, prophecies, and advice.
2007-04-02 04:40:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You wont hear many devout Christians (such as myself) say this, but the bible isnt that accurate. It is the writings of men writing about Jesus or God. For the most, the New Testament was written for moral advice, not about the questions denomonations and such fight about.
For example, what Im arguing against is "Apostolic Authority," that the NT is infallable. Catholics would say denying this is evil. Mind you, there isnt a denomonation that agrees with me on this, so...
2007-04-02 04:41:11 · answer #9 · answered by goatman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible is not clear. It can be very hard to understand. That's why you need other people who have no idea what is means to tell you what it's "trying" to say so you can live your life by it. Sound dumb, thought so. The Bible has many good teaching tools to live your life by but don't take it to literally. If you do it would be utter chaos in the world.
2007-04-02 04:36:28 · answer #10 · answered by JBaylus20 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the bible is very clearn however it is the many different translations and the denominations that make it less understood, we study so we can all learn it... we discuss so that we can grow in the word as a group...as far as denominations....they all want to be God thats why you should simply study the word of God and just Follow Jesus ya dont need a denomination to be with Jesus..God bless
2007-04-02 04:39:58 · answer #11 · answered by Pastor Biker 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋