Is the bible just a code of ethics for man to live by and wriiten by man to keep him honest?
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pocco
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That is certainly one possible use of the bible. There are a lot of proverbs and parables illustrating various principles.
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Hmmm... no, I would consider it more a compilation of old writings vaguely connected by association with Judaism or Christianity. Certainly there are ethical guidelines in there, but some are quite bad ("kill homosexuals") and some really important ones are missing ("no slavery"). As an ethical guideline, this book has probably caused more problems than it has solved, by filling so many heads with harsh or inappropriate rules instead of helping people develop better moral judgment in general. It's hard to make any single summary statement though: this is a big book with a long history and lots of different aspects.
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Yes, this is the underlying purpose of all the sacred texts of all the world's many religions.
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If it is, it isn't a very good example of either.
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Faith in these promises is not a matter of credulity. “Faith follows the thing heard.” By studying God’s Word, its wisdom becomes apparent and faith grows.—Romans 10:17; Hebrews 11:1. Biblical archaeology confirms much of the Bible’s historical accuracy. True science harmonizes with the Bible. The following facts were in the Bible long before they were discovered by secular scholars: the order of stages through which the earth passed in its development, that the earth is round, that it hangs in space on nothing, and that birds migrate.—Genesis, chapter 1; Isaiah 40:22; Job 26:7; Jeremiah 8:7. The inspiration of the Bible is shown by fulfilled prophecies. Daniel foretold in advance the rise and the fall of world powers, as well as the time when the Messiah would come and be put to death. (Daniel, chapters 2, 8; 9:24-27) Today, still other prophecies are being fulfilled, identifying these as “the last days.” (2 Timothy 3:1-5; Matthew, chapter 24) Such foreknowledge is not within man’s power. (Isaiah 41:23)
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