Are there science blunders in the bible?

Question

Aside from contemporary issues such as creationism vs. evolution, the Bible contains many other simple scientific errors:Leviticus 11:6 asserts that hares chew the cud like cows; they do not.
Deut 14:8 classifies bats as birds; they are not birds, they are mammals
Leviticus 11:20-23 describes flying insects such as beetles and grasshoppers and locusts as having four legs; they have six.
Not surprisingly, those promoting the Bible as the sole authority on science tend to avoid some of these more embarrassing verses

Answer 1

You make an interesting statement but I'm not sure what the question is.

As a side note, I believe in the Biblical account of Creation yet believe that many other sources--like some science texts--are also valid "authorities." The Bible was not intended to be a factual encyclopedia. I'm not sure what point you're trying to make. Thank you for the factoids though.

Answer 2

Seems like someone made a slight oopsie.

Also I'd like to point out one of the answers above...assuming it's the christian view on this issue.

reptileandee, I'm assuming you are a christian, since you should know (unless the bible is your science book) that it doesn't matter if the animal is called beetle or not. The point was that all insects have 6 legs, no matter what particular insect was discussed, the number was still incorrect.

Answer 3

the Bible's been around longer than the scientific classification of animals. When the Bible was written, no one knew what a mamal was, since no one had used the word. Not only that, but an insect called a beetle might not be the same insect we now call a beetle. Come on, the english language has been around for a long time. It's bound to change meanings.

Answer 4

There are countless errors in the Bible that do not agree with science.

One example being Satan takes Jesus to a mountain to see the four corners of the world. That only exists on a flat earth.

Answer 5

I'm with you on the cud-chewing rabbits. But honestly, I gave you more credit than to buy into the bats as birds and four-legged insects. Care to guess what the Greek and Hebrew words for "bird" are? Have any idea what those words literally mean? Ever heard of a "millipede"? How many legs does it have?

Answer 6

Trust me, I am no apologist, but...

If you look at Darwin's original opus, you'd find a lot of outdated ideas that we know don't occur in evolution. If you read some outdated medical texts, you'll find out about a lot of things that don't make sense anymore--blood letting, labotomies...the list could go on for a long time.

Science relies on changes. Religion is resistant to change. Always the way it has been, always the way it will be.

Answer 7

Ah you like an good hot argument.... but sorry I agree with you.... and I most likely will get some thumbs down for that...... but the worst thumbs down I got was because I bagged wrestling so funny but I dont have faith to believe willy nilly what the bible says.....as I like facts

Answer 8

Keep in mind, the bible is written in Hebrew, so literally translated, doesn't always make sense. Also, some "scientific" mistakes are taken out of contacts.

Answer 9

The rules of literary interpretation state you must judge a text by what it claims to be. The Bible does not claim to be a science book.

If I want to teach physics, I don't go to the Bible.
If I want to read about the planet Jupiter, I don't go to the Bible.
If I want a recipe for apple pie, I don't go to the Bible.

If I want to find out how to get to Heaven, I read the Bible.

Galileo: "The Bible tells us how to go to Heaven, not how the Heavens go."

Answer 10

nitpicking

four plus two = six they legs are one, two, three, four, five , six

The subjects were referred from the pre specific days.

ie; access theinternet clip from everywhere. Everybody with a bit of wit understands . Everywhere didn't mean Omni present, meant where p.c. access permits.