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Because certain events are not borne out in the archaeological record. Certain events cannot be corroborated extra-Biblically. A critical analysis of some texts shows suspect authorship, or inconsistencies in style that do not lend themselves to the claims they make.
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The great religious leaders of the world such as Mohammed, Confucius, the Reformers, as well as philosophers including Socrates, Plato, and others, received a portion of God’s light. Moral truths were given to them by God to enlighten...nations and to bring...understanding to individuals |
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the others!
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then why base your religion soley on a false book?
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The great religious leaders of the world such as Mohammed, Confucius, the Reformers, as well as philosophers including Socrates, Plato, and others, received a portion of God’s light. Moral truths were given to them by God to enlighten...nations and to bring...understanding to individuals Last edited by madhatter85; 01-10-2008 at 11:19 AM. |
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"False" in what way? Does a powerful story have to be literally true in all respects for you to learn something from it or to be moved by it?
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With old odd ends stolen forth from holy writ And seem a saint when most I play the devil. - Richard III If you want to catch a fish, don't follow a chicken. |
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why base it on a book at all !
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I base my belief not just on several Hoyl books but my own personal experiences and feelings as well.
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STILL wondering...
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