I have been called an idiot, or told that I was ignorant for asking questions about how God can possibly exist. I have been told that Atheism is foolish, and had scriptures quoted to me about how "supposed knowledge" is false, blah blah. The dilema here is, should you answer my questions or not?
PRO 26:4 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
PRO 26:5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.
Wow, there are many Biblical contradictions, but to have 2 verses back-to-back that go against each other, now that is just careless on the part of the Biblical authors.
You might argue that an Atheist would not be considered "a fool". Okay, I can see that maybe. How would you address this contradiction then if applied to someone else?
2007-08-28 07:49:54 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes, attack me out of lack of ability to answer my question. That's what Jesus would do right? Mock me? Answer the question if you can.....
Nijj
2007-08-28 07:57:48 · update #1
The biggest contradictions are the two genesis stories that have two different orders of creation. At best only one can be right. At worst, they are both wrong. Either way, it proves that the bible has errors in it.
Some will say that this stuff is caused by mistranslating the bible. However, that is another form of error. The bible is written by man. There is no godly force guiding it. It can and does have errors in it.
If a person wants to believe in the bible then ok. That is great. However, that person should never expect someone else to also believe. If that person meets someone with different beliefs then oh well. A person who believes differently. That person should never try to change laws or science to try to reflect the bible.
2007-08-28 07:58:01 · answer #1 · answered by A.Mercer 7 · 6⤊ 1⤋
We don't. I'm a Theologian, not a Bible scholar. I know the ideas, but, I can't quote from the Bible anyway! The Bible is, in fact, excellent evidence for things, which I won't go in to hear. But, to answer with a quote, you would also have to show why it is good evidence as well, and, there just isn't the room here to do that. So, I don't do it, unless the question specifically asks about a specific verse.
2016-04-02 03:45:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Interesting.
I think the first verse means don't argue with fools, or you will also sound like a fool.
I think the second means to give the fool the knowledge he needs.
An example:
I say that the Earth is flat because Jesus told me so.
Obviously you can't argue with me, because I'm just going to say "Jesus is NEVER wrong!" and ignore you. BUT... you can give me links to scientific journals, 3rd grade Earth Science textbooks, etc, and give me the knowledge I need to lead a normal life. After that you can walk away knowing that you did all you could, and what I do from there is not your worry.
I don't see a contradiction between the two verses. I think they go together rather nicely. But then again, I may just be interpreting them to mean what I want them to mean. Ya never know! =)
2007-08-28 08:05:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure I understand the question. However, the bible is full of errors and contradictions. It is quite funny really. When xians respond to any contradiction they just say "there is no contradiction here" without any explanation. Gen. 1 and 2 contain an irreconcilable contradiction. Most of all be of good cheer. Don't be scared to read the bible as it will continue to confirm your belief in the fact that it is nothing more than a document containing the claims of man. I for one can't base my belief in any god on the foundation of belief in the claims of any man.
2007-08-28 08:06:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
My FAVORITE proverbs!!!
They do not contradict. Do you notice they are BOTH true!? I have tried both ways and both outcomes are just what these proverbs say. With a fool, it's really hard!
The idea, is to not be the fool, right? If someone answers or not, it's good to keep these in mind. I try to do that when I ask.
When I answer, I try to think of how the outcome will be. Notice that Jesus didn't always answer the questions to Him or sometimes He would ask a question back so they would think about it.
2007-08-28 08:37:06 · answer #5 · answered by MikeM 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Taken together, these verses teach the appropriate way to answer a fool or a unbeliever who rejects truth. He should not be answered with agreement to his own ideas and presuppositions, or he will think that he is right v4., but rather he should be rebuked on the basis of his folly and shown the truth so he sees how foolish he is v5.
Psalm 14 begins with "The fool hath said in his heart, there is no God." But it goes beyond just what someone says. Many times a persons actions will speak louder then their words.
Myself, I will not argue with someone the existance of God. You can choose not to believe and perish, that is your right. But remember this, just because you do not believe it, doesn't make it so. You will still be held accountable for your actions.
"And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." John 8:32
2007-08-28 08:09:48 · answer #6 · answered by williamn_53143 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
The passage is too long to include here, but I would direct you to the Matthew-Henry Commentary which disputes (with explanation) your assertion that there is a contradiction between the two verses to which you refer. Nowhere in the Scriptures is an attempt made to prove the existence of God. However, everywhere in the Bible, the existence of God is set forth as an evident fact. Therefore, we are admonished, "Without faith it is impossible to please God, for he who comes to God MUST BELIEVE THAT HE IS." - Heb.11:6. As a Christian, I would not call you a fool or an idiot for not believing as I believe. I would, however, invite you to continue searching for answers, but to do so with something like the reference I mentioned in my opening sentence as a guide, especially regarding supposed contradictions.
2007-08-28 08:31:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You have a point, but It will probably be ignored.
Instead of looking in the Bible for more contradictions, how about looking onto the universe to prove whether god exists or not.
The Bible's just historical fiction and there's a limit to what we can do with a single series.
2007-08-28 08:00:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's only a contradiction if you take the Bible literally. Only those Christians who take the Bible as literal get caught in the lie of having to say that this isn't literal, but Genesis has to be.
2007-08-28 07:59:02 · answer #9 · answered by novangelis 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
there's an old guy, in the city centre who day after day, rain, wind, shine - hands out the same religous leaflet saying that non believers (be that atheists or just people not of his branch of whatever religion he is) and people who associate with non believers are all going to hell
I dont know what part of the bible he got that from though
2007-08-28 08:00:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋