There have been many historical records of people changing the Bible, for instance. There are also many different versions of the Bible. When a holy book (not just for Christianity) is translated, isn't some of the meaning lost? And even if you read a holy book in its original language, how do you know that what it says is what God says? How can you have faith when there is no proof? Is evidence-free faith not the same as being in a cult?
2007-04-12 07:48:47 · 18 answers · asked by pitachips3 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
That's what faith is. Believing something that you cannot prove. We all must have faith in something. I personally don't know if my book is the original, best, or whatever label you want to put on it, but it's all i have, so I'll stick with it until proved otherwise. I feel we all worship ONE God anyway, no matter how it is written or how we go about it. The end result is the same. We believe in GOD. AMEN
Jesus is MY Savior
2007-04-12 07:53:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When a holy book (not just for Christianity) is translated, isn't some of the meaning lost?
Yes
And even if you read a holy book in its original language, how do you know that what it says is what God says?
You don't
How can you have faith when there is no proof?
Faith is believing without proof. Are you new here?
Is evidence-free faith not the same as being in a cult?
No, not by today's societal view of cults, though some people, even Christians, believe some denominations to be cults.
The Skeptical Christian
Grace and Peace
Peg
2007-04-12 14:57:03 · answer #2 · answered by Dust in the Wind 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do you mean "right"? Most holy books, including the bible, were originally spoken stories passed by word of mouth. Not only is it not "God's words" but no one even knows what the original words were.
Add that to being written in languages no one even uses any more, then translated into different languages makes it unlikely the true meaning will be found.
Looking back in time to Isis & Osiris, and Krishna, the stories are remarkably similar to Christianity & Jesus. But many changes have taken place through the years, no one can say for sure what the original words were. They were ALL men's words. You need to believe the people who originally started the story were actually dictated to by God. (We call these people crazy in today's world.)
2007-04-12 14:58:59 · answer #3 · answered by bandycat5 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Historically, scientifically, prophesy--accuracy in all these things make it reliable. For instance, the concept of planets and solar systems is relatively new. The popular ideas were earth rested on giant columns, carried on the back of a giant turtle, the mythic god, Atlas, carried it on his shoulders. Some two thousand years before Galileo, the prophet Isaiah wrote words inspired by God in Is. 40: 22, God dwells "above the circle of the earth." a completely foreign concept for that time. Except if the point of view is from outside the earth. Columbus proved it by complete accident. Prophesy: There are around 100 prophesies about the Messiah in the Old Testament including when, where, and how he would be born and what he would do after he got here. Jesus fulfilled them all.
2007-04-12 15:20:27 · answer #4 · answered by grnlow 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are right. Bible is the account of what happened with many censored parts. the message that Jesus/Issa wanted to send is lost. for example, the word "sin" in the ancient language means to miss the mark and has nothing to do with what is made of it today. In any case, Jesus/Issa was about love and peace- not war and hatred. And he certainly, did not want to create such a gap among men and women. Jesus was an scholar and never stopped learning.
2007-04-12 15:02:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many religions came before Christianity and Judaism. That these texts are undeniable truth is just a common view of society as these religions, along with the other Abrahamic monotheistic religions, house people with closed minds about all other views. Probably because of this, these religions combined have been responsible for massive loss of life.
2007-04-12 14:53:15 · answer #6 · answered by Jett 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heh. I don't have a 'holy' book. We have the Voluspa, the Havamal and the Eddas. We use these as guides, but not the end-all law. We are expected to not only use the brains we've been given, but also question constantly. The pursuit of knowledge is one of the most noble of goals, really. I can't stand blind faith. Why would your God or Goddess give you a brain and then ask you to not use it?
~Morg~
2007-04-12 14:54:23 · answer #7 · answered by morgorond 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you need to have faith and believe in the "holy Book" of your religion you choose.
You know faith is the substance of believing in the unseen.
2007-04-12 14:54:03 · answer #8 · answered by msk2jazzy4u 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Faith, and because God said so. So in other words, there is no way to be sure!
2007-04-12 14:52:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well pitachip you can find out bye going to church and sow the bible to the pastor or ask your parents wait you can ask me ihave no problem with telling you maybe i can help tell me your religion and what kind of bible that you have email me
2007-04-12 14:53:33 · answer #10 · answered by *emokisses<3* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋