I have gotten into a debate with some friends about the existant of Noah's Arc. Where I do admit that a local flood could have happened, I am skeptical that a world wide flood could have. But to be fair, I do want to read evidence supporting/rejecting the Bible.
So could people post links supporting/rejecting this event/story.
Just so you know. Saying "the Bible says so" is not evidence at all. You have to prove that the Bible is 100% accurate. And saying, "It was written by God" will not back that claim because you will have to prove God's existance. Good luck with that.
I know of about the pictures of Mt. Ararat. Please give me something different.
And for people disproving the event: Please don't just state it couldn't happen. Don't bash the Bible, that's rude. Show me points against the believers arguements. For example, why it's physically impossible for a family to populate the earth in 4k years.
Thanks!
2007-12-18 01:14:24 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Okay people, I can't spell. I meant Ark!
2007-12-18 01:27:40 · update #1
Please do read the following link,
http://esoriano.wordpress.com/2007/05/30/the-truth-about-noah-and-the-worldwide-flood/
The article contains facts that proves the accuracy of the bible and disproves arguments of others who just wanted to discredit the bible.
Hope this helps, Thanks!
http://esoriano.wordpress.com
2007-12-18 01:24:48 · answer #1 · answered by laverdad 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A lot of the Bible can't be proven by empirical documents, and then again, a lot has been proven. Just because there isn't a real answer, it doesn't mean that the facts are twisted.
I have found a very good resource for you, and I hope it helps. I could cut and paste the answer, but I'd rather direct you to it, for further info.http://www.christiananswers.net/q-eden/edn-c005.html
The thing about the Biblical truth, is you either believe it, or not. It's entirely your choice. Now... that doesn't mean to never doubt or never question what it states.
I believe some of the answers you got were just too simplistic and personal opinions. Which, it's okay, but will not lead you to make an educated concept out of that.
So... read what it explains, there's lots more questions there that have been answered with abundance of detail, and good lock in your search.
I would be afraid to make some of the statements my previous answerers made. Like the earth was not entirely covered?? huh???
Then how do you explain the concept of the rainbow?
There's been floods after that... so we're dealing with false promises from God?
If there is a God, then he's everything we expect a God to be. No? Again, you either believe it or you don't.
I personally believe that the Bible makes a heck of a lot better case in any court of law, than the theory of Evolution, for example. If we're to weigh the arguments and the data that can be verified, the Bible has won the case.
But then, again... you either believe it or you don't.
And it all comes to a personal choice.
There's a lot of convincing arguments if you want to believe.
I have no argument for you if you don't. - not talking about you Kat, but in general.
Sorry if I rambled too much.
Peace out!
2007-12-18 17:26:54 · answer #2 · answered by Pivoine 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Bible is not necessarily historically accurate. There were a flood stories (including, I believe, the Epic of Gilgamesh) in a number of Middle Eastern cultures. The story of Noah is more about man's relationship with God rather than about an actual flood.
2007-12-18 09:23:58 · answer #3 · answered by Ace Librarian 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I wrote a short story once titled "Noah's A.R.C.", but that was sci-fi. You must be referring to Noah's ArK.
I agree that the flood was most likely a localized event. However, this does not contradict the Bible. From Noah's perspective, the "whole earth" probably was flooded. Of course, he didn't have satellite photography to confirm to him that the entire globe wasn't covered. Same thing with the animals. There probably weren't all that many species of animals in the desert area where he lived. When you look at the story from Noah's perspective, it is true the way it is written. The misunderstanding comes when we try to interpret it from our modern hi-tech perspective.
2007-12-18 09:25:27 · answer #4 · answered by Open Heart Searchery 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I remember seeing something on TV years ago that people found the remains of a boat in the Himalayas somewhere. and the promo said "Could this be Noah's ark?" It was above current sea level.
I don't believe there was a worldwide flood, but a local one as you mentioned. In fact, in church and in school, we were taught that there were scientific things to back up stories in the bible (the flood was probably local, there is something to explain Moses "parting" the Red Sea, etc.)
2007-12-18 09:26:06 · answer #5 · answered by sandand_surf 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It was awhile ago. I don't think trying Noah's cell would help either.
There is actual scientific discussion on the great deluge.
My lunch time is short or I'd go hunting for you.
2007-12-18 12:50:45 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No
But you could try a dig at the top of Mount Ararat
2007-12-18 09:17:42 · answer #7 · answered by rosie recipe 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Arc or Ark?
2007-12-18 09:16:46 · answer #8 · answered by Biker4Life 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
these are just stories to tell the ancient people of what is right and wrong
2007-12-18 09:17:17 · answer #9 · answered by Cracker's back 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
www watchtower.org
2007-12-18 09:18:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋