why are there errors in the bible and yet people follow it?

[Dani]

1. Astronomy: First we deal with Astronomy.The Bible speaks about the creation of the universe. In the beginning, 1st Book, Book of Genesis, 1st Ch., it is mentioned - It says… ‘Almighty God created the Heavens and the Earth, in six days and talks about a evening and a morning, referring to a 24 - hour day. Today scientists tell us, that the universe cannot be created in a 24 hour period of six days.

if your going to argue the Quran also says six days : "Your Lord is Allah, Who created the heavens and the earth in six days and then settled Himself firmly on the Throne... (Qur'an, 7:54)

the word used is "ayyamin" meaning (long) periods and NOT 24 hour days like the Bible has it mentioned..


Gen 1:14-18 claims that God made the sun on the 4th "day". How can there be three "days" before the sun even exists?
Gen 1:11;12 claims that plant life was created before the sun. How can there be plants without any sun?

these are just a very few of the errors.. there are many more

and if ur going to say that the Bible is not a science book? well dont you think it should be consistant with science because its GODS words? or given by God?

 

[gzusfrk]

1. Astronomy: First we deal with Astronomy.The Bible speaks about the creation of the universe. In the beginning, 1st Book, Book of Genesis, 1st Ch., it is mentioned - It says… ‘Almighty God created the Heavens and the Earth, in six days and talks about a evening and a morning, referring to a 24 - hour day. Today scientists tell us, that the universe cannot be created in a 24 hour period of six days.

if your going to argue the Quran also says six days : "Your Lord is Allah, Who created the heavens and the earth in six days and then settled Himself firmly on the Throne... (Qur'an, 7:54)

the word used is "ayyamin" meaning (long) periods and NOT 24 hour days like the Bible has it mentioned..


Gen 1:14-18 claims that God made the sun on the 4th "day". How can there be three "days" before the sun even exists?
Gen 1:11;12 claims that plant life was created before the sun. How can there be plants without any sun?

these are just a very few of the errors.. there are many more

and if ur going to say that the Bible is not a science book? well dont you think it should be consistant with science because its GODS words? or given by God?

God and science have never got along very well. I would'nt take those days to heart for the NT says one day is like a thousand years to the Lord. If I am to believe in God which I do, that He created the universe, black holes, super novas, dark matter, us and what not, I gotta believe He could do a book.

 

[Riverwolf]

well dont you think it should be consistant with science because its GODS words? or given by God?

INSPIRED by God, but through the personalities and knowledge of the MEN who wrote them.

Besides, the Bible's mythological tales are not to be taken literally, but metaphorically.

 

[Poeticus]

opcorn:

 

[gzusfrk]

opcorn:

I use the regular kind, put some in a brown paper bag fold it over, nuke it till its done, works great.

 

[Riverwolf]

opcorn:

And in this corner, we have... attacking the Bible's scientific accuracy! Of course the Bible is quite known for having plenty of inaccuracies regarding science, so that seems quite the formidable opponent.

But in this corner, we have... defending the Bible by appealing to metaphor! A lot of people argue that the Bible is meant to be taken metaphorically rather than literally, especially in regards to the more fantastic of stories. Quite a strong opponent, though certainly not without its own problems.

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[gzusfrk]

I mean "come on" God could do all this, I mean their is some really awesome things in the sky's, boggles the mind. Their are things up there I could'nt even begin to imagine.But He could'nt do a book. Really, REALLY

 

[Poeticus]

And in this corner, we have... attacking the Bible's scientific accuracy! Of course the Bible is quite known for having plenty of inaccuracies regarding science, so that seems quite the formidable opponent.

But in this corner, we have... defending the Bible by appealing to metaphor! A lot of people argue that the Bible is meant to be taken metaphorically rather than literally, especially in regards to the more fantastic of stories. Quite a strong opponent, though certainly not without its own problems.

Namaste,

Hahaha. That popcorn smiley comes in handy. It gives off the perfect message.

M.V.

 

[Riverwolf]

I mean "come on" God could do all this, I mean their is some really awesome things in the sky's, boggles the mind. Their are things up there I could'nt even begin to imagine.But He could'nt do a book. Really, REALLY

Well, many books, technically. The Bible is more of a collection of Jewish and early Christian writings than a single work.

 

[gzusfrk]

Well, many books, technically. The Bible is more of a collection of Jewish and early Christian writings than a single work.

This is true, many letters, and He put it together in a way that with the right heart a person is able to come to the knowledge of the truth.

 

[Riverwolf]

This is true, many letters, and He put it together in a way that with the right heart a person is able to come to the knowledge of the truth.

Historically, the canon was, well, canonized by men, and there are many canons.

The Catholic Bible and the Protestant Bible are the most well-known differences, but there's also the Ethiopian Bible, which contains the Book of Enoch and a few others.

Which would you say is His?

 

[Poeticus]

....

Namaste,

Regarding your signature....um....I have to say this: House Stark FTW!

M.V.

 

[Straw Dog]

Some people are sheep and they need to be led. The rest of us are wolves and some of us don't care about hiding it.

 

[gzusfrk]

Historically, the canon was, well, canonized by men, and there are many canons.

The Catholic Bible and the Protestant Bible are the most well-known differences, but there's also the Ethiopian Bible, which contains the Book of Enoch and a few others.

Which would you say is His?

To my knowledge their's no difference except for the addition of letters, well I do not have a ethiopian Bible so really can't say, The four gospels are all the same to my knowledge, as is most of the other letters Such as hebrews, james, thru revelations. The 27 letters.

 

[Straw Dog]

I don't have anything nice to say about the Bible, so I'll probably just say nothing at all.

 

[Sha'irullah]

There are mistakes int he Qur'an about science and it does not take much for me to say that the Qur'an dictates the earth flatness and roundness at the same time.

Holy Books are works of divine inspiration, not divine commandment.

 

[Sha'irullah]

opcorn:

opcorn: I shall join you also. I love these "our book is better then yours" arguments

 

[Poeticus]

opcorn: I shall join you also. I love these "our book is better then yours" arguments

Namaste,

Sterling-ji, I bookmark these threads especially for that reason. I warm noodles and open a bag of potato chips for these intriguing discussions. Hehe.

M.V.

 

[Monotheist 101]

opcorn: I shall join you also. I love these "our book is better then yours" arguments

opcorn:
opcorn:

I brought extras

 

[Monotheist 101]

There are mistakes int he Qur'an about science and it does not take much for me to say that the Qur'an dictates the earth flatness and roundness at the same time.

I think the Quran states that the earth is round? see 79.30

What makes you think it is flat?