The only proof of the bible, seems to be the bible itself. Is there anything other than that that makes it realistic?
2007-04-12 04:13:52 · 14 answers · asked by Zen禅Maiden :ジェダイ 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If you are looking for scientific proof of the Bible then read this book: In Six Days: Why Fifty Scientists Choose to Believe in Creation
2007-04-12 04:18:08 · answer #1 · answered by Velouria 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
It's interesting that you claim that you haven't been convinced of anything religious, but you use the name "jedimaiden" as a handle. This seems like a contradiction, since the Jedi order clearly incorporates concepts from a number of religions including Taoism, Shinto, and Manicheanism (an ancient dualistic belief from the Middle East).
There are waaaay more religions than just those dozens that are based on the bible. Maybe you should check them out? Take an Eastern religions class or something?
(PS.. Maybe the bible isn't supposed to "prove" anything, so much as it is supposed to "teach" things.)
2007-04-12 11:23:10 · answer #2 · answered by lyonefein 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This might sound a bit shallow, but do you want to come to God? As the Bible is the text of the Christian, this is a Christian answer.
If you want to know God, He's working on you to draw you in. The texts can be studied by the most devout Atheist, and they will not know how to weigh the truth. I bring it up because if you do not even want to know God, He isn't interested and you are wasting your time.
On to your question:
"The only proof of the bible, seems to be the bible itself. Is there anything other than that that makes it realistic?"
Yes. You get it when you begin to trust Him, or you become aware of His prescence.
2007-04-12 11:32:35 · answer #3 · answered by Christian Sinner 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am afraid Sho-Nuff has it backwards. We possess ancient texts of the Bible that are much older than the Illiad. Homer's translations are much newer than the Bible. Also, current translations of Biblical text are done by going back to the original ancient text. The Dead Sea Scrolls supported and confirmed the New Testament text and they are very close to the same time of the early Christian church. When scribes copied ancient Hebrew texts they were required to wash their hands at every mention of any of the names of God. The copied in large groups and after so many words, they were required to count and verify that everyone was at the exact same place. If a scroll was inaccurate it was destroyed and the scribe had to start over. They took great care in writing the Word of God. Archaeology has also verified Biblical accounts through seperate ancient records of names and places, seperate civilizations histories have been compared, and cities unearthed that corresponded to locations in the Bible. I hope this information helps.
2007-04-12 11:27:29 · answer #4 · answered by future dr.t (IM) 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is less evidence to support the Bible then there is to support the Iliad and the Bible is almost as far-fetched as the Odyssey.
When Homer is recognized as a prophet then perhaps I'll start taking the Bible seriously.
2007-04-12 11:18:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'll wager the "open-minded" part is getting in your way. In order to "accept" the Bible, it helps to have been brainwashed from birth into the state of myopic bigotry in which its fables tend to resonate. A total lack of critical capacity always helps. And since so much in the Bible is mean and vicious and barbaric, there's that much more to love in its pages if you happen to share those qualities as well.
2007-04-12 11:20:45 · answer #6 · answered by jonjon418 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The question would be, have you taken the time to read it? and study it?, that is like asking you to read a Merck manual and then expect you to perform surgery. You will be missing the point. Religion and your use of it only convinces me you have not. So before throwing stones, do the homework and then we can talk.
2007-04-12 11:21:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Its not an intellectual decision. Go to an Assembly of God, Pentecostal Holiness or Pentecostal Church of God church on Sunday morning, Sunday night or Wednesday Night and see if you feel the presence of God. There is a difference between head knowledge and experiencing something.
2007-04-12 11:21:35 · answer #8 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Being open minded is not enough if you want to embrace religion. To do that, you have to actively shut down your logical and analytical thinking. Stop asking questions, stop doubting, stop criticizing, and just believe the stuff if anyone tells you to. Then it might work.
2007-04-12 11:22:07 · answer #9 · answered by NaturalBornKieler 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Being open minded forbids you from being convinced about anything religious.
2007-04-12 11:21:22 · answer #10 · answered by Alice in Wonderbra 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋