No disrespect to English Christians but...?

Question

I found out that how the English form of Christianity started was that the King personally 'edited' some parts of Christianity to make it more convenient for him. what are you feelings towards that ?

Answer 1

King Henry the VIIIth knew how christianity really worked.... and good on him for that.

It works on the basis of: "I don't like that. I'll change it and continue enforcing it in its new form on everyone around me" ...

Simple... isn't it?
That'd be why there are so many branches of christianity and so many separate "churches" around today. ^_^

Answer 2

That's false, yet almost true.
The original KJV was translated word for word from the original tongues. No, the king didn't edit it. He wanted it exactly the way it was worded, because he felt that was enough to put fear into people and that it didn't need to be edited. If you read through the KJV, and read the history of the King, then you should notice that it had many things that spoke against that Kings way of life.
A man did try to edit it, but was tortured for doing so.
There where other bibles that had been edited and they do conflict.
There's more bibles today that is mistranslated than in years past.
As to rather or not the bible had been translated, the bible still mentions that the people on the earth in the last days will have been brought up believing in false teachings. That also includes those who claim to be atheist. There's no big difference between who believes what, because all of the people on the earth are convinced of some false teachings.
As to your question, I do know for fact that the original KJV had not been edited as you had falsely heard. It had been translated one more time word for word. It's still the KJV, but the spelling of certain words had been updated.

Answer 3

Goodness gracious !!! That was just about the most ignorant thing I have ever read on Yahoo! Answers (no disrespect intended) - and THAT, my friends, is saying something!

There were clearly Celtic (there was no "England" in the first few centuries A.D.) Bishops from the British Isles in attendance at the First Council of Nicea in 325 A.D. Tradition tells us the St. Joseph of Arimathea took the Christian Faith to "England" shortly after the Feast of Pentecost (the first one in 33 A.D.)

If you mean the beginnings of the Church of England and King Henry VIII - you need to get your facts straight there, as well.

Henry rightfully requested a Sacramental Annulment (IT WAS **NOT** A "DIVORCE" HE SOUGHT!!) through the proper channels (the Bishop of Rome) for valid reasons (Katherine of Aragon was his brother's widow and that would be grounds for Sacramental nullity)

The Pope did not agree.

Henry sought the advice of his OWN Bishops (completely valid within the framework of ancient Christian doctrine where all Bishops were equal - including the "Roman" one) and broke from the See of Rome.

He preserved the true and anceing form of Christianity, he did not create a "new" one.

Really - please take a history class.

Answer 4

The Christian Holy Bible has been translated over and over through the years, not just by King James. It continues to be re-translated to this day. There are A LOT of things that were left out or added because this or that person thought it was a good idea. Keep in mind that the Bible was written by man through divine inspiration and so things that are or are not included may not always be what was was meant or exactly how they happened.

I've been an open-minded Christian all my life, I was not taught that way I just have always made my own decisions. I believe the story of Christ and I accept Him as my savior. I do not believe the Bible word for word, I take it as guidance and historical reference. Life is about love and respect and I happen to believe there is a Creator somewhere, in some realm, who created all for his pleasure, who loves us, ALL humans, and only wants that love in return.

Religion is what separates us from love. Don't be concerned about who translated what and why. Just know that we are here to be the best people we can be, "to love your neighbor as your self" and to "do unto others as you would have them do unto you". Those are words to live by.

Answer 5

Hah! There have been that many edits and mis-translations of the bible that there is absolutely no chance of any real 'truth'.

If you are really interested in the history of the four main biblical cannons then I suggest you look a little further back than King James or Henry the VIII.

Maybe at Matthew, Luke and John, none of whom actually met the supposed 'Christ'.

Answer 6

I believe that the King James bible is the closest translation to the original Greek and Hebrew.

Answer 7

The King James Bible was the first Bible to be edited by more than one person, The King himself didn't edit it himself.

Answer 8

if by the 'English form of Christianity' you're referring to the Church of England, then yes, King Henry VIII did create in order that he could divorce his wives. But personally I'm a 'born again' Christian, and I don't really care because God doesn't mind and none of my beliefs are actually based on what Henry did. And to be honest the worldwide protestant church pretty much came from Henry's creation, so unless you're a catholic I don't think you should really be asking that. the answer is IT DOESN'T MATTER

Answer 9

I think that you might want to do a bit more research into the English Reformation. The issue was rather more complicated than it appears you understand it to be.

Answer 10

Ummm, ur late and I'm sorry ur just finding this out but... did you think the bible was straight from the Lord himself verbatum... I doubt any human could translate the Lord's words realistically... I feel like God talks to me everyday and says.. have ur impressions about the bible but we see things eye to eye and ur doing just fine lil lady!! Christianity is what you make it. Good luck!!