Why should I believe the Bible?

by wobble 49 Replies latest jw friends

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  drwtsn32

  The truth about evolution = another elitist ploy to erode the God given position of humans in the world, ie:
  
  From Evolution to Eugenics to Genocide, simply put. If humans are just another "animal species," then there's no reason to think twice about wiping them out at will. That was basically Hitler's feelings, and the New World Order operates under the same principles.

  Don't waste your time. This will not convert anyone who has been educated and can think critically.

  First of all, God and evolution are not mutually exclusive. Evolution in reality has nothing to do with God: it is simply an explanation for the diversity of life. The Catholic church and many other Christians accept the theory of evolution.

  Trying to link evolution with genocide, Hitler, and the New World Order is simply laughable.
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  aniron

  Why should I believe the Bible, the Koran, Buddha, Confucius, the Veda's, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Book of Mormon, etc etc
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  PrimateDave

  Unless I am misunderstanding the question, then this doesn't have to be so much about god, atheism, agnosticism, evolution, creation, etc. It is just about understanding the Bible itself within the context which it was written, and perhaps as a result having a new found appreciation for it as a significant part of our human cultural and historical heritage.

  I think he would enjoy reading Richard Friedman's fine scholarly book Who Wrote the Bible? It is an excellent introduction to the Documentary Hypothesis that is quite readable by lay persons. About the only unfounded criticism this book has received to my knowledge is from Fundamentalists who refuse to examine the scriptures in light of "higher criticism" and archeological evidence.

  That said, this book is very respectful of the Bible, and I think it would by enjoyed by Christians and Jews who do not feel threatened by honest Biblical scholarship. It gives greater insight into the origins and history of one of the most important literary works of history. Whether or not that leads to "belief" is up to the individual.

  Dave
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  abbagail

  Don't waste your time. This will not convert anyone who has been educated and can think critically.

  Wasn't trying to "convert" anybody. Was merely sharing thoughts with wobble, the parent of the disbelieving son.

  ...Evolution in reality has nothing to do with God...

  You certainly have that right!

  ...it is simply an explanation for the diversity of life.

  Hogwash. God created the diversity.

  The Catholic church and many other Christians accept the theory of evolution.

  And Mom said to little Johnny, "If the gang says they are going to go jump off the bridge, are you going to go along also?"

  I certainly wouldn't brag on the RCC as a backup. Good grief. No wonder you are deceived.

  Those "Christians" you describe who swallow the evolution hoax are corrupt liberals who have been throwing truth out the window for a long time... the virgin birth, the blood of Christ as atonement for sins (way too messy you know, let's not have that in our church), that giving in to homo desires is A-OK w/God, ecumenicalism, etc. etc. They are all absolutely RIPE for the one world esoteric religion of the antichrist.

  Trying to link evolution with genocide, Hitler, and the New World Order is simply laughable.

  You won't be laughing when it all comes crashing down on your disbelieving little head. So suit yourself.
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  Narkissos

  Lol.

  As a "corrupt liberal" I heartily agree with Primate Dave.

  Why make "believing" a prerequisite for reading? You wouldn't do that with any other book, would you?

  The Bible doesn't have to be either "God's Word" or "utter crap". It can be read and enjoyed without any decision about what it is actually. If one needs a reason, its central place in the history of (at least, Western) literature and thinking is more than enough imo.
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  drwtsn32

  lol abbagail.

  You have fun over there with your faith and fear of education.
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  Quirky1

  I give up, why should you believe in the bible?
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  Mastodon

  Why should I believe the Bible?

  You shouldn't..
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  Morbidzbaby

  From a historical perspective? Some of it is accurate, so some of it is believable. But miracles, son of God, etc.? Those parts I don't think are in the least believable. Especially since the gospels differ SO much on who Jesus was and what his message was. Do I believe Jesus existed? Yes. But I also harbor a secret belief in the Loch Ness Monster, so take that for what it's worth. I think he existed, but I don't think he was the son of God, I don't think the Bible is important as anything more than a way to understand how so many people act the way they do and also a way to reflect on Jesus most important teachings. Love for fellow human beings being foremost to me. Too many beliefs that are thought to be solely Christian are actually eerily similar to pagan beliefs. So who has it right? The names are different, but the stories are the same. And, to me, all it is is mankind trying to make some sense out of their existance because we don't want to accept the truth.
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  dinah

  You won't be laughing when it all comes crashing down on your disbelieving little head. So suit yourself.

  I'm so scared I peed a little.