Just the other side of a question I just read.
2007-09-28 17:41:22 · 34 answers · asked by Thor 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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2007-09-28 17:42:19 · update #1
Of COURSE they wouldn't. That's the very nature of dogma. It is NOT swayed by facts to the contrary. In fact it only strengthens every time it's challenged, justifiably or not.
Thankfully some people can think outside of the dogma into which they were indoctrinated. They can say well, I was meant to reject everything that challenges these beliefs that I've been taught to feel are unchallengable, but perhaps I could break the rules and allow the challenge.
THOSE are the lucky few who use their brains instead of their feelings to determine truth from fantasy.
2007-09-28 17:44:57 · answer #1 · answered by ZER0 C00L ••AM••VT•• 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
No I wouldn't be willing to listen. Bible stories or no Bible stories, I have witness to the genuine power of God. I know He is real and I know His power is real too. So nothing anyone else could ever do or say would make me willing to listen to any such garbage that the stories God left me to learn about life by in His Holy Word, The Bible, could possibly be false. I would know that any supposed proof that would be given me if I listened would be the lies of Satan. So hang it up, Thor! You will not even get me to think about your suggestion about the falsehood in the Bible twice. There is just no way!
2007-09-28 17:59:27 · answer #2 · answered by froggsfriend 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Again, like I have answered with the other guy's question...
We as humans, do not hold the keys of absolute truth. If we did, we would have absolute proof.
There is no absolute proof that the Bible stories are true or false... no matter how many conspiracy theories or opinions are cropped up.
I have my own reasons as to why I am a Christian. Oh, and by the way, not all theists are Bible-believers, e.g. Hindus.
2007-09-28 18:22:21 · answer #3 · answered by Thomas L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am willing to listen. But there is a difference between listening and accepting.
The acceptance of your proof only if you prove that you're not part of this world whom God created according to the bible stories.
2007-09-28 18:03:23 · answer #4 · answered by oregonboy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have often wondered about the exact same thing....but then I don't think people 2000 years ago were as canning as people are today to write up such a story line/plot.... or were they? There is a lot of truth in the Bible and it is so easy to apply its principles in life.... You know what... I think I wouldn't be willing to listen....(Doubting Thomas I am)
2007-09-28 17:52:49 · answer #5 · answered by starlyte 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They have been proven false, many times. The second half of their book is based on Jesus's life, but strangely there is no non biblical proof of his existence. Odd for some one who was a walking around the middle east performing miracles.
The other side of your question addresses their ignorance. See, religious folk have this horrible habbit called 'faith'. The more you believe in it, with out evidence, the better you are!
And what's worse is, faith is considered a great thing in their culture. It just breeds idiocy.
2007-09-28 17:50:58 · answer #6 · answered by Skaggy says: 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
As modern science evolves over time it will only prove more and more of the Bible stories true and happened just the way that God wrote them.
2007-09-28 17:58:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most theists base their beliefs upon faith, which is not a logical, rational process. Proof doesn't matter one whit to faith, because you can't deal rationally with a thing that is by its very nature irrational.
ADDENDUM: Maximilian, please do prove the existence of a loving god to me, and I'll convert in a second. Feel free to do so in here or in private e-mail. Though I should warn you in advance to kindly note that neither quotes from your bible nor circular arguments qualify as 'proof'.
2007-09-28 17:48:30 · answer #8 · answered by nobody important 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you mean listen is to "Hear" what he/she has to say and not actually live by it, then yes I would try to listen like how I watched the Da Vinci code BUT I am still a Christian, coz I didnt actually "believe" in Dan Brown's theories(Its kinda fruity even for a theist to believe), or I could just argue with him/her all day =)
2007-09-28 17:52:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Absolutely. If one could take my advanced scientifically trained brain and show me how suddenly my complete faith in the divinity of scripture backed up with years of study and a lifetime of indesputable proof of its validity, then sure.
Gimme both barrels.
2007-09-28 17:45:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋