JR
Re: Things that bring about some doubt
Originally posted by Regret
My point is, when people attack religion why do they attack insignificant issues, such as evidence for the validity of the religion, when such a broad and easily attacked aspect exists?
You gotta admit, that's a pretty good reason to attack the validity of the bible. It contradicts itself, that causes it to lose credibility.
MIN
Re: Re: Things that bring about some doubt
...that's a pretty good reason to attack the validity of the bible. It contradicts itself, that causes it to lose credibility.
IMO, it contradicts itself when it is interpreted along only one or two dimensions, especially when everything is taken literally. The Bible is a multi-faceted document rich in the sociology, psychology and emergent wisdoms of the times.
The Bible is also not a stand-in for empirical science. Might as well ask clergy to explain M-theory.
JR
Re: Re: Re: Things that bring about some doubt
Originally posted by Mindship
IMO, it contradicts itself when it is interpreted along only one or two dimensions, especially when everything is taken literally. The Bible is a multi-faceted document rich in the sociology, psychology and emergent wisdoms of the times.
I'm all for biblical criticism.