The Bible - Why Trust It

[Audie]

I think "On the Origin of Species" takes that sorry prize.

Pretty dumb thought, considering how few read it.
I havent, You havent.

But then, you were at a loss for a clever quip, and,
that was the best you could do.

 

[Audie]

As you read the Bible you can 'taste and see the Lord is good' Ps 34

How do you tell honey is sweet? you put it on your tongue and try it.

How predictable. Thoughtful analysis has nothing to
do with it, it is all about feelings.

 

[Jumi]

Of course the books included in the Bible have some historical facts collaborated with other findings. How is it surprising? Do we believe other texts solely on the basis that they refer to some real people who existed?

 

[Audie]

Religious studies cover all that. Its not bias. Im looking more into The Buddha Dharma. If you think the bible has mythological stories, read the suttas. They make the bible very small compared.

Cultural appropriation is in, Id say, all religions. Its not a bad thing as you guys make it out to be. Its not unique.

Like I cant see that cultural appropriation goes on all
the time, or make it out to be a bad thing. "you guys".
Honestly, what is with you?

Skipped the part about imperialism and avoided seeing
any point to what I said about appropriation. Just black
white, good bad, you right me wrong.

 

[Audie]

Of course the books included in the Bible have some historical facts collaborated with other findings. How is it surprising? Do we believe other texts solely on the basis that they refer to some real people who existed?

Would you say that the character known as "god" in the
book is like, a central character?

 

[Jumi]

Would you say that the character known as "god" in the
book is like, a central character?

Though I fail to see what it has to do with my post, I don't read the books of the Bible literally like some fundamentalists and anti-theists do. I see it as a mix of history, mythology, culture, poetry, philosophy and metaphysics. Some fact, some fiction. The literalists vision of God I leave for the two groups to "enjoy"...

 

[Audie]

Though I fail to see what it has to do with my post, I don't read the books of the Bible literally like some fundamentalists and anti-theists do. I see it as a mix of history, mythology, culture, poetry, philosophy and metaphysics. Some fact, some fiction. The literalists vision of God I leave for the two groups to "enjoy"...

Maybe not so directly related to what you said.

Just saying that-

The book has a number of characters and events, that
are real enough if not real exact.

Other characters and events that are fictional.

I guess you'd agree with that.

Wondered if you consider the main
character to be fictional but central.

 

[Jumi]

Wondered if you consider the main
character to be fictional but central.

It's a collection, IMO there are many main characters.

 

[Unveiled Artist]

Another


Another who thinks he somehow needs to give me
lessons in how to read literature, and feels free to make up things to say about me.

Is that how you feel?

I usually dont put my opinion. Id assume readers dont think Im talking at or for them??

 

[Unveiled Artist]

Like I cant see that cultural appropriation goes on all
the time, or make it out to be a bad thing. "you guys".
Honestly, what is with you?

Skipped the part about imperialism and avoided seeing
any point to what I said about appropriation. Just black
white, good bad, you right me wrong.

Think you talked to too many white and black believers and making assumptions of me by how they talk to you. Thats my observation. Cut the sarcasm, and Id address your statements fully. You dont need to find argument in a debate. Theyre not the same

 

[Audie]

Is that how you feel?

I usually dont put my opinion. Id assume readers dont think Im talking at or for them??

If I offer you information, it would be because I
figured you didnt know it. You addressed it to me.

If you say that "you guys" do something that I dont
do, it is about me, and, it is made up.

 

[Audie]

Think you talked to too many white and black believers and making assumptions of me by how they talk to you. Thats my observation. Cut the sarcasm, and Id address your statements fully. You dont need to find argument in a debate. Theyre not the same

Ok, now you see sarcasm that is not there.

Debate sans argument is impossible.

Same goes for when you make things up.

Lets drop it.

 

[Audie]

It's a collection, IMO there are many main characters.

I honestly do not see how "god" could be anything other than the central character.

 

[Unveiled Artist]

If I offer you information, it would be because I
figured you didnt know it. You addressed it to me.

If you say that "you guys" do something that I dont
do, it is about me, and, it is made up.

My apologies. Didnt know youd take that much offense. How you present your argument, that argument style and context reminds me of believers and some together approch me the same way. Its interesting, but not meant to be more than an observation.

 

[Audie]

Though I fail to see what it has to do with my post, I don't read the books of the Bible literally like some fundamentalists and anti-theists do. I see it as a mix of history, mythology, culture, poetry, philosophy and metaphysics. Some fact, some fiction. The literalists vision of God I leave for the two groups to "enjoy"...

I cannot but agree with that in bold, it is the same
thing I do. Other than that I've not opened a bible in
years, may never again.

 

[Audie]

My apologies. Didnt know youd take that much offense. How you present your argument, that argument style and context reminds me of believers and some together approch me the same way. Its interesting, but not meant to be more than an observation.

No, I am not offended. Just, you keep saying things
that seem disconnected from reality, like that one
can debate without argument, and that I think this or do that, which are only your imagining. I dont see where to go from there.

I'd prefer to drop it than to feel I need to explain myself
every time you get it wrong.

Another time?

 

[Unveiled Artist]

No, I am not offended. Just, you keep saying things
that seem disconnected from reality, like that one
can debate without argument, and that I think this or do that, which are only your imagining. I dont see where to go from there.

I'd prefer to drop it than to feel I need to explain myself
every time you get it wrong.

Another time?

I dont know why you are explaing yourself. You offered clarification. Thanks. Everything else "this is your imagjning" is not a good way to clear up miscommunication. Arguments usually have heavy communication (your imaginings) rather than a debate that clears up misundertstands and both parties back up evidence of the statements said.

Passive arguments do not do this. Debates, both parties have no need to end discussion because the discussion is based on facts and support. Arguments are based on the persons talking.

Its a technical observation of your "statements" not you as a person I somehow put in one group. You all is bad wording. Your guys' statements is better.

You dont need to call it quites unless you honesty were offended by my words. Nothing wrong with your opinion just express it without sarcasm (Im on a tablet so I dont want to back track saracstic statements) not you. Your statements.

 

[Audie]

I dont know why you are explaing yourself. You offered clarification. Thanks. Everything else "this is your imagjning" is not a good way to clear up miscommunication. Arguments usually have heavy communication (your imaginings) rather than a debate that clears up misundertstands and both parties back up evidence of the statements said.

Passive arguments do not do this. Debates, both parties have no need to end discussion because the discussion is based on facts and support. Arguments are based on the persons talking.

Its a technical observation of your "statements" not you as a person I somehow put in one group. You all is bad wording. Your guys' statements is better.

You dont need to call it quites unless you honesty were offended by my words. Nothing wrong with your opinion just express it without sarcasm (Im on a tablet so I dont want to back track saracstic statements) not you. Your statements.

Um, whatevs. If there is an actual topic in here, I can talk about it.

discussion is based on facts and support. Arguments are based on the persons talking.

I suppose, but you did say "debate' which doth perforce
need the "argument", much as it does not need to be
confrontational.

Facts and support are fine; I prefer that to opinions of facts
not in evidence. And I prefer not to have my ideas (mis)
categorized as in "you guys".

So, where were we?

 

[Unveiled Artist]

Facts and support are fine; I prefer that to opinions of facts
not in evidence.

And I prefer not to have my ideas (mis)
categorized as in "you guys".

We were talking about history in the bible until you kept going with my putting "you guys" in a box. I apologized but seems like you cant move on.

 

[stvdv]

ARGUMENT FROM SILENCE

Funny choice of words: I don't believe in coincidences

Science declares: "ARGUMENT FROM SILENCE"

Saints declare "God can be experienced in SILENCE"