i didnt argue the point i was sharing was that it is wrong as a christian to argue it. in fact if i did argue it was in absolute agreement with those feeling bothered by so called christians on this site
this gets so freakin ridiculous
just because i identify as christian i guess anything i say isnt even heard? seems silly.
but then maybe at 5 am trish just misunderstood me?
However, in the stories found in the Book of Genesis, Chapter 1-12, such as the flood story, the record is quite different: the time period under consideration is much more ancient. The factual bases of the stories are hidden from our view archaeologically. The stories remain a part of folk traditions and were included in the Bible to illustrate and explain theological ideas such as: Where did humans come from? If humans were created by God (who is perfect and good), how did evil among them come to be? If we are all related as children of God, why do we speak different languages? It must be remembered that the Bible is primarily a book of religion, a guide to faith. it was not a book of history, poetry, economics, or science. It contains all sorts of literary genre, which are used to teach about the relationship between God and mankind. Even biblical history is edited history: events were chosen to illustrate the central theme of the Bible. The Biblical writers did not pretend they were giving a complete history; instead they constantly refer us to other sources for full historical details, sources such as "The Annals of the Kings of Judah" (or Israel).
It is therefore not possible to try to "prove" the Bible by means of checking its historical or scientific accuracy. The only "proof" to which it can be subjected is this: Does it correctly portray the God-human relationship? In the best analysis, the Bible is a religious book, not an historical document.
It amazes me that people who say the Bible is worthless because it was written by men and then try to prove things against the Bible by things written by men.
In response to: Where was Noahs Ark built? How many trees did it take to build? Does anybody actually believe that Noah and his family built a ship that size that was sea worthy to stand a storm for 40 days and 40 nights? How did they bail out 40 days of continious rain so the ark wouldn't sink or at least get swamped?
To answer this one:
The ark had a cover and all rain was shed since it was covered with pitch. The problem above did not occur.
RillyNiceGuy: It amazes me that people who say the Bible is worthless because it was written by men and then try to prove things against the Bible by things written by men. To answer this one:
The ark had a cover and all rain was shed since it was covered with pitch. The problem above did not occur.
ooby_dooby: Where was Noahs Ark built? How many trees did it take to build? Does anybody actually believe that Noah and his family built a ship that size that was sea worthy to stand a storm for 40 days and 40 nights? How did they bail out 40 days of continious rain so the ark wouldn't sink or at least get swamped?
Please leave Noaha Ark alone . and dont invade another Middle estern contry in search of Noaha's Nuclear capable Ark.
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I don't even drink. But I'd rather drink to someone's health than argue over religion. It's so...futile.