2007-07-17 15:15:08 · 43 answers · asked by Jael 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
nothing is perfect in this world
2007-07-17 15:18:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
The only time I've ever heard to term "infallible" used in religion is Catholicism. Catholics believe that the Pope's interpretation of the Bible is infallible. This does NOT mean that Catholics believe the Pope is infallible as a person-only in interpreting the Bible. Now, because of the many translations and room for error, I would have to so that no, the Bible is not infallible. I believe in the Bible and what I mean by this is that I believe pretty the whole Bible is a lot of metaphors, and most of it is not to be taken literally. It is a very philisophical book that guides you to the right conclusions. But because it is man-made (but inspired by God) there is always room for error. However, if you search hard enough I don't think the Bible can lead you astray. (Just my own thoughts)
2007-07-17 15:21:26 · answer #2 · answered by BlackDahlia 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Genesis 1:4 and genesis 1:11 have God dividing night and day on the 1st day and the 4th day? How can it be both?
The Bible says that Eden was between the Euphrates and the Tigris rivers. Yet, those rivers exist today in Iraq area. However, Eden was before the great flood when Noah built the ark, and the whole world was flooded. yet, in floods, geography changes. Yet, the two rivers did not change? because of the flood, no one knows where Eden was. The writers of the Bible only speculated where Eden was.
The Bible tells of an angry and a vengeful God in the old testament. Yet, He is a loving God in the new testament.
The tower of Babel was destroyed because God thought man was trying to reach Heaven. yet, we have astronauts circling the earth, and have been to the moon. We have jet planes that carry passengers high up in the sky, and God is not stopping us now. So why would he really destroy the Tower of Babel?
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2007-07-17 15:22:46 · answer #3 · answered by Hickemtwiddle 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It is not infallible due to the simple fact that the same words produce numerous interpretations... so then, with so many interpretations, who's interpretation is correct? The bible has been revised and translated into different languages numerous times through out history... that makes it even more open to interpretations and very fallible. But what is even more fallible are the fanatics who interpret the words of the bible based on their own religious or political agenda.
2007-07-17 15:22:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Millions of people believe the Bible is the infallible Word of God
2007-07-17 15:18:30 · answer #5 · answered by m_soulliere 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I don't think it is. Some parts maybe, but it says somewhere around in kings or Chronicles that the Jews rediscovered the Torah. If it had been lost, isn't there a big chance that it could be wrong in places? Not to mention that the Gospels disagree in places and Paul was most likely just a preacher, not a prophet from God.
Doing what Jesus would want you to do and following God is more important than whether the bible is inflatable. Ask God, and He will tell you in his own way.
2007-07-17 15:23:14 · answer #6 · answered by YouCannotKnowUnlessUAsk 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, the Bible is Infallible and Inerrant.
2007-07-17 15:21:37 · answer #7 · answered by Steve 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Nothing is infallible, including the Bible. Nothings perfect no matter how hard we try.
2007-07-17 15:18:59 · answer #8 · answered by Starr 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No the Bible isn't infallible.
It's a small collection of books from the hundreds available in the first and second centuries.
Scriptures proliferate to this day.
The confusion is caused by references to the Christ Spirit as The Word of God. In some places the scriptures are referred to as the word of god as well. Causing some to mistakenly elevate the Bible to Idol status in its own right.
Children of God; stop embarrassing the family.
Blessed Be!
2007-07-17 15:28:03 · answer #9 · answered by ♥Gnostic♥ 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The "LAWS of Moses" is the most "infallible" part of not only the Bible, but of any other of what mankind calls religious books.
2007-07-17 15:31:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I don't think so.
There is nothing to stop typos, and mistranslations (intentional and accidental.)
On top of that, people understand the Bible differently, so even though the words might be infallible, the reader still can be.
2007-07-17 15:21:44 · answer #11 · answered by Mr. Bad Day 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋