Do you believe that all the stories in the bible, like the one about Adam and Eve, are true? Or do you just believe in God and see those stories as symbolism. And if you do not believe they are all literally true, how do you know what really did or did not happen? This is a serious question. I am really interested in your opinions and I am not trying to be judgemental
2007-07-13 07:38:44 · 15 answers · asked by jessika 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I believe that the bible has both history and allegory, which means some of the stories are literally true and some are not.
There are somethings that can't be know, like what the creation of the world was like (did God do it in six 24-hour days or six "ages" -- did He use microevolution to accomplish it, etc.) There are other things that can be known, such as the testimony of a person proven to be a historical figure (like Peter, Paul, Jesus).
I'm comfortable with not knowing EVERYthing, because I know I'm not GOd. I don't need to know everything. Whether God literally pulled doves out of thin air (like a magician) or whether He "made things out of clay" (sort of a primitive understanding of evolution, see?) - it doesn't really matter to my faith.
2007-07-13 07:50:47 · answer #1 · answered by sparki777 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, to be perfectly honest, there are some stories that I have problems believing. I accept that with God's intervention that they're POSSIBLE, but I'm not sure if they actually happened or not.
I believe that what was written about Jesus Christ is absolutely true. I believe in the prophecies, the battle of Jericho, that there really was a King David, and there was once a man called Balaam son of Beor. As for the latter, whether or not a donkey talked to him...well...the jury is still out on that one.
The Bible stories I accept as being entirely true are the ones that have been corroborated by a historical, archaeological, or scientific record. The rest I merely accept because I believe in God, and through Him all things are possible, even the story of Job, Jonah being in a whale's belly for three days, and the earth being created in six days.
2007-07-13 14:57:05 · answer #2 · answered by The_Cricket: Thinking Pink! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some stories are symbolic to me, like when Jesus told the man to sell everything he had and follow him, to me, doesn't mean that literally. It means that some have things that they value more than following God. But the whole creation story, I believe literally. I know for some it doesn't make sense, but I just take it at face value and it doesn't bother me that I don't know every detail of how HAS to be true. It doesn't matter if it doesn't make sense..alot of stuff doesn't make sense, but that doesn't mean that they're not true. Hope that helps some...
2007-07-13 14:48:24 · answer #3 · answered by Tiffany R 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's tough to say. Other than the book of Genesis, I believe that all of the stories are true. With Genesis, some of it could be symbolic since the latest events were 400 years before the birth of Moses, who wrote the book based on revelations from God.
2007-07-13 14:47:47 · answer #4 · answered by Jason P 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I do believe the Bible even about Adam and Eve. Let me ask you a question: How do we know if the story of American's founding fathers is true? We don't because we weren't there. It's simple.......all it takes is faith. That's it.
2007-07-13 14:43:22 · answer #5 · answered by rhonnieboo 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I believe the Bible is the greatest STORY ever told!
2007-07-13 14:52:02 · answer #6 · answered by sunflower 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe they are true and real. Jesus' genealogy is traceable back to Adam. Jews today could trace their ancestry back to the tribe of Judah. I see no reason for these accounts to be symbolic.
2007-07-13 14:44:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they are True.
They really are.
The Bible is a Translation of the Word of GOD.
There are areas that are Hard to Understand.
Takes alot of Study.
Ditto.....
2007-07-13 17:14:43 · answer #8 · answered by maguyver727 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I presently believe they are 'literally' true. (Allowing for metaphors and similes; which may have multiple meanings and symbolisms also). I also believe they often have other higher meanings to them.
2007-07-13 14:46:13 · answer #9 · answered by jefferyspringer57@sbcglobal.net 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you are angery with the Bible
the Bible is the word of God
said dont sin.
2007-07-13 14:52:12 · answer #10 · answered by Mosa A 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋