why deny the possibility?

Question

ok, even assuming that the original, uncut, untranslated books of the bible are the inspired word of god, assuming god does exist, why would you believe that it's not possible that men such as kings would have had it altered or edited in order to control people?

scott b, i don't deny a possibility of a god. i just don't believe there's enough evidence, if any at all, to support the existence of one.

loufedalis, there were 3 translators for king james. two of the translators, he didn't like their translations, so he had them killed...

Answer 1

Because many find it convenient to ignore that possibility.

Answer 2

That is why the Church of Jesus Christ L.D.S. says that we believe in the bible as it is translated correctly. However we believe that for the most part it has not been altered to any great degree and that the overall text has survived with out the meaning being changed beyond understanding. However we do believe that a few verses could be cleared up and better understood in with the correct translation that was given to the Prophet's who original work it was.

Answer 3

Because they translated it from the original Hebrew and Greek and when I translate for myself, I get some of the same results. There are slight variations in some of the words and the original Hebrew and Greek versions offer more depth into the meaning. For the greatest part, the translators who wrote for King James, did a pretty good job.

Answer 4

It's kind of the same theory as BitTorrent. The file's integrity is maintained by the people sharing it. If you download a packet of data that contradicts what the 500 other seeders say it should be, the packet is discarded and re-downloaded.

The bible is the same way. When one person forces the translation to change, that change can be identified and discarded by comparing it to the hundreds of other bibles around the world that all unanimously say something different. No king is capable of changing ALL the bibles around the world.

Answer 5

lol! You've never studied European history huh.

The kings wouldn't have had to alter it, b/c the masses couldn't read.

The Roman Catholic church literally had total authority over the Bible. I don't think they altered it, again, they didn't need to change the words... not until the printing press in the late 1500s did the common people ~ not royalty or the cardinals, bishops, priests ~ even have access to a bible... but that really didn't matter b/c they couldn't 1. read in their own language or 2. read latin... or Greek or Aramiac..

The truth always comes out. Even if they did change it, we would find out.

Answer 6

There are several translations but the message is the same.
I am confident that the Old Testament is reliable because Jesus did not change anything around.

He also gave His Holy Spirit to guide people to write the New Testament. When God says that He is going to protect the message, He will.

Answer 7

In fact, it has been discovered over the centuries that some of the scribes and 'copiers' of the original scriptures did make some slight alterations and some mistakes. But only slight and in ways that haven't actually changed the true meaning so inspired by God in the first place. (The bible itself even declares that, 'God most certainly keeps and protects His Word').

But what is most upsetting and dangerous is the 'fact' that many of the early church fathers, (they call themselves), of the early 'Roman Catholic Church', (NOT the true and original 'apostolic church' of the original apostles), DID 'write in' some passages in their early Latin Vulgate and such that were deliberate misinterpretations of the 'original scriptures' to support and validate the many changes in doctrine, from the 'original doctrine', from Jesus Christ and His apostles. (That is heresy and an abomination to God's Word, the bible!!).

Still, in the 'all and all' God has protected His Word and the true meanings of it to all who have been 'called out' to Him and Jesus Christ; understanding His Word 'in Spirit and in Truth').

I feel for you in your confusion here. -- You are so right in 'questioning' though. Nowadays, especially, 'we can never be too careful'.

God bless you.

Answer 8

In order to know anything you have to experience it that is the same with God in order to know him you have to have an experience with him and as for the Bible the spirit of God will open up the truth even though man has had a hand in translating it , the Lord Jesus when he went away he sent his spirit back known as the comforter back to the disciples he told them it would teach them in knowledge wisdom and of understand of God even the deep things of God, but you have to follow the spirit in order to obtain this knowledge.

Answer 9

Definate possibility.

History is written only by 2 types of people, the winners and the survivors.

Personally I learn more about life from reading 'Of Mice and Men' thant I do with the bible.

People should read it, it's a good book, it questions the fragility of dreams and the compassion of man.

Answer 10

I believe God is all-powerful and He can make sure that His Word is not altered.
Look what it says in the very last chapter of the Bible:
"I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds anything to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book. And if anyone takes words away from this book of prophecy, God will take away from him his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book." Rev. 22:18-19

Answer 11

I have contemplated the thought you mention.I researched the evidenceThere are many books you can use out there ar I can get you a list of names of researchers and you can do your own researcing.But that is up to you.

By the way laptop I am willing to put my knowledge of these subjects against yours(with documentation) if you re3ally think they were that far off.