If so, how can you say that the Bible is a sacred book?
The guys that wrote it were just like you and me, ordinary human beings, living in a time of extreme ignorance and superstition and the Bible reflects that. God has never spoke to them like he has never spoke to you, because he does not exist outside your imagination, and what they wrote was the result of a very wild imagination with a flavour of ignorance.
2007-11-03 12:21:52 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Most likely. Who else would put all that sexism and discrimination against women in?
2007-11-03 12:24:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 8⤋
If you were to read the book of Mormon or the quran, you would see the ramblings of madmen. The Bible has a theme throughout, continuity, does not contradict itself (contrary to what some may attempt to prove), as well as is historically accurate, prophetically accurate and scientifically accurate.
There are some discrepancies in certain details, but this only proves that it was written by men who saw accounts from different perspectives - yet even in that, there is an "exact voice" which remains constant, even through versions and interpretations.
Unlike other religious texts, the Bible comprises of 66 books by over 40 authors, from different regions, cultures and eras. They all had different upbringings, educational levels and writing styles. There was also many, many years over which all these books were written. Yet, there is a following theme of man's condition, the plan of redemption and that the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob is the Lord of all.
And, how would you know God has never spoken to me? Just because you can't wrap your head around the idea that God speaks to His people does not mean that He doesn't.
One day, you will hear His voice. I pray that in His mercy, that day will come before your days are over.
2007-11-03 12:35:42 · answer #2 · answered by TroothBTold 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The Bible wasn't written by men silly! it's a sacred book revealed to the Prophet of Allah Jesus...so it's sacred.
Yet most believe that throughout the ages, man wanted to change their beliefs to fit the conditions of modern life. But we do believe that the Bible is a book of God.
2007-11-03 13:04:03 · answer #3 · answered by Authentic Believer (SOA) 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your in Japan they worship Him as a god.
and what some people call God has spoken to Me.
the light in which there is no darkness is a real place, i have been in that light, so yes i beleive some people call that light God. A god can be anyone with more power then you, such as an emperor, or the Don of an organized crime family.
And i have been called God cause of My writtings on the Good News Bible and the very words themselves.
read the bible and see why i thought think i am a God. remember it wasn't Me first who wrote about the Lamb SLAIN, but others did, i only figured it out that they could have been talking about Me cause i fit the description of Lamb and SLAIN, even though i still live and breath.
http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-7FpRD.s.daq9Of6kvMGCqxtpr5geOrhojos-?cq=1&p=11
2007-11-03 12:42:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Men wrote the Bible by the inspiration of God.
God does not expect us to believe the Bible by blind faith.
God has given us several ways to know that the Bible is His words to us.
One way it that the Bible says that God promised to give us His Holy Spirit with gifts and power.
There are millions of people today that have His Spirit in them. Most of them speak with the gift of tongues, some have the gift of healing, or prophecy or miracles etc....
2007-11-03 12:50:58 · answer #5 · answered by tim 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Seek the answer in the bible. God is the author, man is only scribe.
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2Pe 1:21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
2Ti 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
2007-11-03 12:35:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, it was not written by MEN. Physically written and translated by man, but inspired by God. I believe our God has the ability to see that His Word is kept. He would not allow the whole world to be deceived.
Enjoy your imagination. Your stance allows you to not be responsible. That's a load off your shoulders. Here's hoping you will wise up sometime before it is all over.
2007-11-03 12:42:48 · answer #7 · answered by howdigethere 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Bible was hand written by men who were chosen by God to write His word. Following His word has never failed me. It has helped me to become a better person as well as helped my marriage. Any one should rather follow God's word than take a chance on going to hell!
2007-11-03 12:56:50 · answer #8 · answered by man_of_faith 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible is known by technique of many to be the note of God. it is because the guidelines coach a achievable thanks to stay for the persons who needed those guidelines. If I knew a thanks to tutor all of us what to do, and my concept worked to cause them to prosper and live on between different peoples, i might want to call it the note of God, and be believed. The e book of Mormon is an party of an analogous theory and so are a lot of alternative non secular writings of diverse religions and various peoples. you acquire a subject matter with that?
2016-10-23 08:33:33 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well actually, the old testament maybe, but the new testament was written following the taughts of Jesus (im not sure of this, I've never read the bible), who obviously existed, so you can say its the truth or imagination depending on you being catholic or not
2007-11-03 12:52:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The apostles wrote it and it was inspired by the holy spirit.If God can create the universe he most certainly can get his words written in a book for us.Shalom
2007-11-03 12:30:17 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋