http://www.infidels.org/library/modern/donald_morgan/inconsistencies.html
I was recently pointed to this site, and being that I haven't read the entire bible yet, I don't know if all of these are true. help appreciated :)
BTW: I haven't had ONE drink tonight - no one's asked stupid questions yet :/ Have any of you guys?
2007-09-20 14:09:09 · 10 answers · asked by :) 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No. The list is inaccurate and I can prove it easily on the very first one.
Any child with a flashlight knows you don't need the sun for light.
Anyone who believes this drivel should volunteer to be in the next Geico commercial.
2007-09-20 14:16:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋
This list was compiled by someone who has not truly studied Biblical interpretation. I can refute many of the claims on this site, because you have to understand history and culture of those who were writing it. For example, the first section, which talks about the inconsistencies in creation. In Jewish writing, it was often common to write an account, then write about it again, only in a slightly different view. Revelation is full of this. We do this all the time when we talk. We tell someone an interesting story, then go back and talk about the story,embellishing it a little more.
The story of Cain and Abel, is not an inconsistency either. You have to understand that it is not about fairness; it is about obedience. You need to understand why God showed regard for Abel's offering. Abel offered a blood sacrifice, which was obviously the sacrifice of choice that God required. Somewhere during their lives, God made it known that He wanted a blood sacrifice for sin. That theme is all through the Bible. Cain brought a grain offering. That is no different than a teacher telling you to write a paper about Columbus, and you write a paper about George Washington. You get an F, because you didn't follow the directions. It has nothing to do with preferences.
The Bible is full of poetic language, and so if you don't understand the culture, the way these folks thought or lived, it is very easy to think it is filled with contradictions. Don't pay any attention to that site. The person doesn't understand how to interpret scripture.
2007-09-20 21:21:07 · answer #2 · answered by Dawn C 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I didn't go through all the list, but of course, there are heaps of contradictions, inconsistencies and vulgarities in the Bible today, just like what the Muslims have been asserting since the past 1400 years or more ago. That's what happen when God is not the Only Author.
Even Bible scholars today admit to it. That's why I guess there's such a thing as blind faith.
Check the link below too.
2007-09-20 21:59:59 · answer #3 · answered by Suryadi 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Due to space limitations, I will only address the first "Inconsistency" I read. When God refers to creating "Light" He is referring to another light source and not the Sun. The Bible says first "Light" and second "Sun". Many bible scholars believe the first "Light" was only a temporary "Light", perhaps a different source of light, to better help creation grow. No one was around during the Creation, so only God knows why He chose to do it this way.
This would not be a inconsistency in Gods Word, only in our limited understanding of it. God Bless you.
2007-09-20 22:32:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. Lists like this are compiled by people eager to find fault even if they have to make it up.
Think of it--- 1,500 years in the writing, 66 books and letters, 39 writers or secretaries and it all makes sense in overall theme: The name of Jehovah God to be exhaulted by His creations and purpose for the earth.
2007-09-20 21:48:53 · answer #5 · answered by grnlow 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Those lists usually really stretch some of them. But a lot of them are right on the money. You just have to go through them one at a time and make up your own mind.
2007-09-20 21:16:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Some are true, some are a matter of interpretation.
Edit - Regarding those who emphatically say "no!", they follow the Fundie's Rules of Biblical Interpretation.
1. There is no error in the Bible.
2. If you find an error, refer to Rule #1.
3. If error persists, it is in your understanding of the Bible because (see rule #1).
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2007-09-20 21:14:07 · answer #7 · answered by Weird Darryl 6 · 2⤊ 5⤋
the people that said "no" never looked at the list or verified its accuracy
2007-09-20 21:20:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Nope. There are NO inconsistencies in God's Word.
2007-09-20 21:13:41 · answer #9 · answered by Devoted1 7 · 5⤊ 6⤋
No!
2007-09-20 21:14:33 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 3⤊ 3⤋