Why does the evangelical church say there are no contradictions in the Bible when they are plainly there for anyone to see? (These are too numerous even to list a representative sample here. There are many books and monographs on this topic in the skeptical literature.1)
2007-04-04 04:59:52 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It's all in how they 'interpret' it.
2007-04-04 05:03:28 · answer #1 · answered by S K 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I've checked out many of those "contradictions" and discovered several things. One, they are usually taken out of the context they were written. Two, they are often cited by people ignorant of the ancient cultures and practices of those cultures. Three, they do not actually read the content of the material but look for differences between authors.
Example: The four gospels are suppose to contradict each other on several points. What they fail to recognize is that each author was writing to a particular audience. If you had a house to sell would you give exactly the same selling points to everyone? To a doctor you explain the basics of the house but emphasize the proximity to the hospital, his offices and the golf course. To a lawyer to give the basics and emphasize the proximity to the courthouse and his law offices. To a contractor you'd mention the courthouse and hospital but concentrate on the structure of the house. To a new family you'd emphasize the school system, safety of the neighborhood, the other children in the area and the safety features of the house.
According to those who see contradictions in the Bible your presentation would be full of contradictions but the reality is you would be giving the information the buyer wanted so it would not be exactly the same for everyone.
2007-04-04 12:41:55 · answer #2 · answered by kaehya2003 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've never come across any contradictions in the Bible. All the example I have seen of contradictions were clearly take out of context to merely try to discredit the Bible. I'm sure you have heard that said before. It is said at least 50 times a day on this board alone.
I suggest you take the time to study the Bible for yourself and stop taking the word of people who make a living by calling it a fraud.
2007-04-04 12:07:53 · answer #3 · answered by Rixie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The evangelical church brainwashes the children to never question the bible, so when the children grow up; they are brainwashed adults that don't question the bible.
Check out Jesus Camp, its a DVD and it shows one of evangelical church summer camps for children.
2007-04-04 12:07:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
You make a statement and then offer no examples; only vague statements that you claim are facts.
Try again.
2007-04-04 12:11:13 · answer #5 · answered by Bud 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mans religion is blind. The writen word now is only there to control the ignorant. God's home is in nature. Go there and listen to your soul and you will know what is right.
2007-04-04 12:07:00 · answer #6 · answered by Ray2play 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
A contradiction would derail their delusion and so they deny what is obvious to anyone who looks.
2007-04-04 12:02:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Denial. It would cost too much money to lose followers.
2007-04-04 12:04:05 · answer #8 · answered by millajovovichsboyfriend 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Come on: I am sure you could come up with (ONE) that you could share here.
2007-04-04 12:07:03 · answer #9 · answered by Rev R 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Theists are excellent at believing what they want to be true.
2007-04-04 12:03:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋