Im doing a debate and I hear that the bible contradicts itself in a bunch of verses.

Could anyone help me find the list of contradictions or get me them somehow?

http://www.skepticsannotatedbible.com/contra/by_name.html

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Man..where do I begin - obviously the contradictions are written by someone who is trying real hard to find one.

The answer is there is no contradition in the bible. All contradictions are only contradictions in appearance and can be explained. If we only look at the scripture at the surface level we will see the appearance of contradiction. However, the bible is much deeper and has many hidden meanings and levels that when understood dispell the contradiction.

I could go one by one of all the contradictions on that website and explain each and every one in time. If I wanted to that is but it's a lot of work and I don't have that kind of time.

I prefer the Bible Lite...same message without all the decoding necessary!

Want the teachings of Christ in an easy to read, easy to understand, non-contradictory text? Pick up a copy of Alcoholics Anonymous.

quote:Originally posted by Interest:

Man..where do I begin - obviously the contradictions are written by someone who is trying real hard to find one.

The answer is there is no contradition in the bible. All contradictions are only contradictions in appearance and can be explained. If we only look at the scripture at the surface level we will see the appearance of contradiction. However, the bible is much deeper and has many hidden meanings and levels that when understood dispell the contradiction.

I could go one by one of all the contradictions on that website and explain each and every one in time. If I wanted to that is but it's a lot of work and I don't have that kind of time.





The Bible is supposedly the word of god. If this is true, then why would he make its true meaning so ambiguous?

Why would he allow it to be misinterpreted and used to kill millions of peopole?

There are many contradictions in the Bible, denying so makes you seem foolish.

I am not attempting to bash Christianity by any means, however someone has a legitimate question and you lied to them.

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The Bible is supposedly the word of god. If this is true, then why would he make its true meaning so ambiguous?

For those who seek Him with a pure heart He reveals Himself, especially in His word.

What I mean is - it is not ambiguous at all to those who have the mind of Jesus.

You can not teach life to someone who is dead. Ambiguous? Think about the spiritual and you start to think in the parallel. Think in the spiritual and you may begin to see what is attached to the strings that guide you through life. The bible helps us see what it is that drives us and reveals the root of all our desires. Most of us refuse to look that far into ourselves as we are afraid to be within the bredth of our own misery. That is why God's word is hidden from you - the truth hurts.

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Why would he allow it to be misinterpreted and used to kill millions of peopole?

Because all things that happen, happen for a reason. A reason that we may never see nor undestand. If you want to know why then you have to accept that there are enemies of God who will pose as men of righteousness to mislead and tempt others. Because you have a free will you can choose what you may. You can choose prudence and follow God's way or follow folly and follow man's. God will not stop you but will warn you every step of the way of where you are going. IF you have ears you will hear Him.

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There are many contradictions in the Bible, denying so makes you seem foolish.

LIke I said. There are many perceived contradictions in the bible.

To see a contradiction and have it stop you from digging further makes you easy to defeat. You may not have the heart to look for the true answer and look beyond the surface of a book and it's words. It is only a guide meant to lead us to the truth.

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I am not attempting to bash Christianity by any means, however someone has a legitimate question and you lied to them.

Says you. I know what I said is the truth. YOu have to look at the bible as a whole and not get lost in a single verse or book and allow it to shape your views. What is said in one part can be repeated in another part which could contradict the first part. However, if you continue reading you will see the final part finshes the thought - what is amazing is - it would take 3 writers over thousands of years to tell the complete story. Which is God's plan of salvation. His plan for reconciliation between Him and mankind.

It is a jewel lost in the contempt of the world.



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quote:Originally posted by Interest:

YOu have to look at the bible as a whole and not get lost in a single verse or book and allow it to shape your views. What is said in one part can be repeated in another part which could contradict the first part. However, if you continue reading you will see the final part finshes the thought

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It is a jewel lost in the contempt of the world.



"All prejudice is born of ignorance", everyone should read the book for themselves, not listening to - nor disregarding others, but be led by intuition. Get the big picture, not just the small one advocated by closeminded control freaks!

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