by SoulFire on October 26th, 2009

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by Symbeline on October 26th, 2009
I don't understand why women are inferior.
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- Drives me crazy, me and Paul really do not get along.
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  by SoulFire on October 26th, 2009
- Nowhere does anyone in the New Testament say women are inferior. That's a misconception. We are all one in Christ, whether male or female, slave or master, it doesn't matter to God. Men and women just have different roles! That is something the feminist movement has perverted and made into something evil.
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  by N I C K on December 2nd, 2009
- Oh yeah? What are these different rolls?
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  by Reptar on December 2nd, 2009
- 1 Peter 3:1-7 (New International Version)
  
  1 Peter 3
  Nick the woman in the New Testament are told to be submissive to their husbands. This puts them lower then the husband. A man is the head of the household, which again puts the woman in the lower category. A men are allowed to talk in church but women aren't. Again a double standard.
  
  1 Corinthians 14:33,34 “As in all the churches of the saints, the women should keep silence in the churches. For they are not permitted to speak, but should be subordinate, as even the law says.” -
  
  1 Cor 11:3 "But I want you to understand that Christ is the head of every man, and the man is the head of a woman, and God is the head of Christ,"
  
  1 Peter 3:1-7 Wives and Husbands
  
  1Wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, 2when they see the purity and reverence of your lives. \
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  by SoulFire on December 2nd, 2009
- Women are just as capable working in the work force as men. But women were oppressed from doing so, so men did not have to do the housework, cooking or raise the babies.
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  by SoulFire on December 2nd, 2009
- Also with modernization of work, women are now more capable to do labour. Back in the day labour was very physical and men were stronger of the two sexes. So it fell to men to do the heavier work. But in today's work a great deal of work is not labour intensive and therefore women are more then capable of doing this work.
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  by SoulFire on December 2nd, 2009
- Smiles Nick.
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  by SoulFire on December 2nd, 2009
- Thank you SoulFire.
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  by Reptar on December 2nd, 2009
- Me and Nick have had this sorta conversation before, we don't see eye to eye on this stuff, but he seems like a nice guy.
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by Nightwatchdog on October 30th, 2009
Why anyone would base a religion around this silly - badly written and translated book.
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by Moongrim on October 30th, 2009
How so many folks get it in their head that it cannot be mistranslated despite evidence to the contrary.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wicked_Bible
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- Yes, indeed it can be mistranslated. Sometimes deliberately, sometimes by mistake.
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by SoulFire on October 26th, 2009
Matthew 5: 17-20 17"Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. 19Anyone who breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.
So one law was no eating pork. let us start with that. It says if I break even the least of these laws then I will be the least in heaven.
So how do Christians justify eating pork?
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- jesus made a new compact with man. I mean sure he said he didn't, but we know better.
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  by ConservativelyLiberal on June 1st, 2010
- Nice quote, erroneous conclusion. Ask me why.
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  by DocW on June 2nd, 2010
- Ok explain.
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by SoulFire on October 26th, 2009
1 Kings 22: 19-23 23Now therefore, behold, the LORD hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of all these thy prophets, and the LORD hath spoken evil concerning thee.
Why would the Lord make people lie to his chosen people?
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by scorpinot on October 26th, 2009
Leviticus
1# And the hare, because he cheweth the cud.--11:6
2# But all other flying creeping things, which have four feet, shall be an abomination unto you. -- 11:23
3# And these are they which ye shall have in abomination among the fowls ... the bat--11:13, 19
4# All fowls that creep, going upon all four, shall be an abomination unto you.--11:20
5# Yet these may ye eat of every flying creeping thing that goeth upon all four, which have legs above their feet.--11:21
6# All other flying creeping things, which have four feet, shall be an abomination unto you.--11:23
Deuteronomy
7# Ye shall not eat of them that chew the cud, or of them that divide the cloven hoof; as the camel, and the hare, and the coney: for they chew the cud.--14:7
8# Of all clean birds ye shall eat. But these are they of which ye shall not eat: ... the bat.--14:11, 18

Isaia
9# They hatch cockatrice' eggs, and weave the spider's web: he that eateth of their eggs dieth, and that which is crushed breaketh out into a viper.--59:5

The sun does not revolve around the Earth. The Earth isn't flat. All insects have 6 legs, none have 4. The bat isn't a bird. People who believe in Christ shall be able to survive the bites of poisonous snakes.
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- Which one says the Earth is flat and the sun revolves around it, I've been trying to find that one.
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  by SoulFire on October 26th, 2009
- Isaiah 11:12
  12 And he shall set up an ensign for the nations, and shall assemble the outcasts of Israel, and gather together the dispersed of Judah from the FOUR CORNERS OF THE EARTH. (KJV)
  
  Revelation 7:1
  1 And after these things I saw four angels standing on FOUR CORNERS OF THE EARTH, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree. (KJV)
  
  Job 38:13
  13 That it might take hold of the ENDS OF THE EARTH, that the wicked might be shaken out of it? (KJV)
  
  Jeremiah 16:19
  19 O LORD, my strength, and my fortress, and my refuge in the day of affliction, the Gentiles shall come unto thee from the ENDS OF THE EARTH, and shall say, Surely our fathers have inherited lies, vanity, and things wherein there is no profit. (KJV)
  
  Daniel 4:11
  11 The tree grew, and was strong, and the height thereof reached unto heaven, and the sight thereof to the ENDS OF ALL THE EARTH: (KJV)
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  by scorpinot on October 26th, 2009
- Psalm 104:5
  He set the earth on its foundations; it can never be moved.
  
  Ecclesiastes 1:5
  The sun rises and the sun sets, and hurries back to where it rises.
  
  According to the Bible, the Earth has edges:
  
  "that it might take the earth by the edges and shake the wicked out of it? (From the NIV Bible, Job 38:13)"
  
  "He unleashes his lightning beneath the whole heaven and sends it to the ends of the earth. (From the NIV Bible, Job 37:3)"
  
  "for he views the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens. (From the NIV Bible, Job 28:24)"
  
  "Their measure is longer than the earth and wider than the sea. (From the NIV Bible, Job 11:9)"
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  by scorpinot on October 26th, 2009
- 1 Sam. 2:8 He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the Lord's, and he hath set the world upon them.
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  by scorpinot on October 26th, 2009
- Could the FOUR CORNERS OF THE EARTH imply Northern, Southern Eastern Western? If you look at a globe you could make four corners?
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  Psalm 104:5 is intersting it implies the Earth does not move, which it does in it's own rotation and the rotation around the sun. But could it also imply that it will not be moved from it's position in the solar system? Like it wont all of a sudden move from were we are to behind Jupiter on a whim?
  What is Job referencing in Job 11:9?
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  by SoulFire on October 26th, 2009
- Good Q's but...You choose the book of Revelation which is chock full of symbolism to show it states the earth is flat? Come on! 2700 years ago the prophet Isaiah wrote, "There is One who is dwelling above the 'circle' of the earth." The Bible clearly shows the earth is round. It was the 'church' who claimed the earth was flat...not the Bible. Also, scientists recently discovered the hare, does indeed, chew cud! [Only took them 3500 years to catch up!] Yes, insects have 6 legs, however, take the grasshopper. It walks [creeps] on 'only' 4, as the other two are 'leaper legs' used only for jumping. The Hebrew word [owph] translated 'fowl' in your Bible, means 'flying'...'having wings'. Other translations more accurately render this as 'flying creature'. Hope this helps.
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  by Holiday on October 26th, 2009
- I think I'm gonna read Isaiah, might get along with him.
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  by SoulFire on October 26th, 2009
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by MrJosh on December 8th, 2009
Why people follow it like it is the gospel truth.
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- Yeah I know. So many people believe it is the word of God but the only words God are is Unconditional Love. That is not always what the bible preaches.
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  by SoulFire on December 8th, 2009
- This is true.
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by Tom on December 2nd, 2009
I find the "trinity" a little hard to comprehend. Also, John 10:30 clearly states that Jesus IS God, so why does the Bible continue to refer to Him as the "Son of God?"
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- Jesus clarified that he said that he is the son of God. His first century followers thought that he was the son of God also.
  
  (John 10:30-36) I and the Father are one.” 31 Once more the Jews lifted up stones to stone him. 32 Jesus replied to them: “I displayed to YOU many fine works from the Father. For which of those works are YOU stoning me?” 33 The Jews answered him: “We are stoning you, not for a fine work, but for blasphemy, even because you, although being a man, make yourself a god.” 34 Jesus answered them: “Is it not written in your Law, ‘I said: “YOU are gods”’? 35 If he called ‘gods’ those against whom the word of God came, and yet the Scripture cannot be nullified, 36 do YOU say to me whom the Father sanctified and dispatched into the world, ‘You blaspheme,’ because I said, I am God’s Son?
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  (Matthew 16:15-17) He said to them: “YOU, though, who do YOU say I am?” 16 In answer Simon Peter said: “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” 17 In response Jesus said to him: “Happy you are, Simon son of Jo′nah, because flesh and blood did not reveal [it] to you, but my Father who is in the heavens did.
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  by Texasescimo on December 8th, 2009
- They are one in purpose though, and Jesus clarified the meaning for us at John 17:11 and John 17:21. (John 10:30; John 17:11,21; 1Cor 1:10; Phil 2:2; just like a husband and wife, although two individuals, are one, (Mat 19:5) and Paul and Apolis are one, (1Cor 3:6-9) the people before God confused their language at Babel were one, (Gen 11:6-7) and just like all of his followers should be one. (Jn 17:11,21) http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7112409
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  by Texasescimo on December 8th, 2009
- It is a title, not evidence of genealogical descent. God manifests Himself in three: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Jesus is God manifested on earth in the person of the "son", a title.
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  by DocW on June 2nd, 2010
- Hello DocW. If Jesus was God on earth, why did he say that the Father was greater than himself and that the Father was the only true God?
  (John 14:28) YOU heard that I said to YOU, I am going away and I am coming [back] to YOU. If YOU loved me, YOU would rejoice that I am going my way to the Father, because the Father is greater than I am.
  (John 17:3) This means everlasting life, their taking in knowledge of you, the only true God, and of the one whom you sent forth, Jesus Christ.
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  by Texasescimo on June 2nd, 2010
- Past my bedtime but I believe that scripture says it all. As Spirit God, God is greater. The "son" (God in His earthly manifestation) is subordinate to God who is seated on the Throne. The Holy Spirit, sent when JESUS became seated at the Right Hand of the Father, is subordinate to God. "Seated at the Right Hand" can just as readily be translated as "Seated in the Place of Honor." Only God occupies the Throne, which is "the Place of Honor."
  
  One need not become involved in chasing rabbits about the Trinity. Although the word "trinity" does not appear, the concept is found 700 times in the Hebrew Bible, 54 times in the Christian followup. Far be it from sinful man to explain it. Only one who is authentically born again can provide supporting scripture, while still not grasping its awesome Truth.
  
  Good Night! (And thanks for asking!)
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  by DocW on June 2nd, 2010
- Jesus words at John 17:3 seem a little strong calling the Father the only true God if there is a hidden concept showing the opposite.
  
  (Revelation 3:21) To the one that conquers I will grant to sit down with me on my throne, even as I conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne.
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by Piggle on December 2nd, 2009
Why so many people are fooled into thinking it is anything more than a collection of fairytales.
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- 1. They are not born again. John 3:3, 3:7.
  2. They therefore do not comprehend the Bible.
  Period.
  
  See 1 Corinthian 2:1-16. The wisdom of humankind is foolishness. The Cross of Jesus, the Christ, is foolishness to those who are perishing. See 1 Corinthians 1:18.
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  by DocW on June 2nd, 2010
- Or maybe I won't bother ;0) Thanks but no thanks!
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by Reptar on December 2nd, 2009
Why people believe its the word of God.
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- I know some people believe that because may of the prophesies in it came true. But I have found just as many did not come true, but don't tell the believers that or you will have a long winded argument on your hands.
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  by SoulFire on December 2nd, 2009
- I don't argue normally...I respect peoples beliefs and opinions. Unlike who ever DRed me for this answer.
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by SoulFire on October 30th, 2009
2 Peter 3:8 However, let this one fact not be escaping your notice, beloved ones, that one day is with Jehovah as a thousand years and a thousand years as one day.
Does this imply that one day = 1000 years to God or was this a metaphor for a long time? If I read it literally then one day would be a thousand years to God. If this is correct, then God created the world in 6000 years. This still does not correlate with science as science says the world is over a 4.5 billion years old. And the dinosaurs walked the Earth over 100 million years ago.
If taken as a metaphor a day to God would then mean 750,000,000 million human years.
So is a day to God then always 750,00,000 years like one year to us is always one year, or does it fluctuate because God lives outside of time?
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by debodun on October 26th, 2009
Whether Jehovah is a God if love or vengeance.
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- Nice shirt.
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  by Holiday on October 26th, 2009
- Nice shirt Holiday? You should really explain this to him, I know you have to me. It may make him think. Just because he may not agree with your answer doesn't mean you should brush him off.
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  by SoulFire on October 27th, 2009
- why can't God be both a the God of love towards the humble and good of heart, and one who exacts vengeance on the wicked?
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by SoulFire on October 26th, 2009
I Cor. 14:34-36 - As in all churches of God's people, the women should keep quiet i the meetings, they are not allowed to speak: as the Jewish law says they must not be in charge. If they want to find out something, they should ask their husbands at home. It is a disgraceful thing for a women to speak in church.
Explain this to me, I am a women and my husband is an atheist, if I asked him he would tell me it is all garbage. I do believe women are capable and should be allowed to lead church services if that is their calling.
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by scorpinot on October 26th, 2009
http://www.infidels.org/library/modern/donald_morgan/inconsistencies.html
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- No offense, that just happens to be the site title.
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by Emeth on December 8th, 2009
I used to be there,always a believer but after the day the Holy Spirit of God revealed itself to me that changed.I had always thought the KJV difficult but after that day it was not, after that day I had an insatiable appetite and curiosity for the truth of God that made me study which grounded me in the word giving me a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ which trumps religion. Religion was merely the stepping stone in the foundation of my faith for we all have to start somewhere but there is the knowledge we learned that saved us then there is the knowledge to be learned after we are saved, this is how we mature in Christ.If all Christians had the HS there'd be no denominations we'd all be of one accord in Christ as the word demands. If that is not the reason why, what is the reason? I can prove w/o a doubt(to the faithful)that Rev. 3:10-13 represent the rapture of the Church using only the evidence that is before your eyes and with the same I can show that most of Christianity are among the "left behind" for in vs. 20 Christ stands at the door and knocks. Who knocks on a door from the inside? He is on the out side because His Church has departed. Since this a church door there could only be Christians on the other side, He is telling them to come out of their religions. In vs. 19 although His Bride is departed He still shows His grace to His believers telling them to repent. Who else could they be but believers since the word says that the Gospel was written only for believers. All Christians are not the Bride of Christ and the rapture culls the faithful Christian from the nominal Christian, the faithful learn to worship God as He says in Spirit and Truth, the nominal Christians are the ones trapped by self in religions for religion is (Romans 10:3)is established by man's self righteousness. Cain and Abel were the shadow of this:God had to have taught Adam the proper sacrifice and no doubt Adam taught his sons the same but Abel did it God's way while Cain did it his way(righteousness) which did not please God which resounds in Romans 10:3. Romans 10:3 and John 14:26 are taken for grant by "churchologist" and it is phony believers as those who established raptureready.com who have the ear of only the "left behind".
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by TheJoker on December 2nd, 2009
Only that people believe it.
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by zwatcher on December 2nd, 2009
the contradictions in different sections for example,
"thou shalt not kill" vs "not suffer a witch to live"
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by Wind in the Willow on December 2nd, 2009
Let's see.
1. The language is so old that it has been re-written and re-edited a zillion times.
2. The Book is 2,000 years old and what they meant and the customs back then are totally incomprehensible for someone to try and follow in this day and age. Are we going to begat with our relatives for instance?
3. Not one person alive today agrees with what another thinks after reading it.
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by SoulFire on October 26th, 2009
1 Corinthians 11: 1-16 So if I proclaim the word of God I have to wear a headdress?
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- yes but then you'd be seen as muslim
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by sm00z on October 26th, 2009
Conflicting Proverbs.

Familiarity breeds contempt and absence makes the heart grow fonder.
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by SoulFire on October 26th, 2009
OT - Numbers 15: 32-36 Why would God want people to be stoned for collecting wood. I know it was the sabbath but still. Why would he changes the rules with the new covenant wouldn't that mean he was wrong to have people be stone i the first place?
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- Shall we do it here? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2120943
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- Regarding the Sabbath. People knew what they could and could not do on the Sabbath day. They 'Knew' that to disobey was the death penalty. I ask you...Why didn't they collect enough wood on the 6th day? Why didn't they ask their neighbors for some wood? This may seem like 'a little thing'...but it isn't, as this is rebellion...any way you slice it! Rebel against God and you die. The nation of Israel didn't have prisons. These matters were handled quickly as rebellion grows like a cancer.
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- They didn't even ask why he did it. What if his neighbors didn't have wood to spare, even if they did, he would have had to gather it up and take it to his camp. Therefore he would be gathering wood and again be sentenced to death. Maybe he didn't think he would run out of wood and his wife threw on too much the night before. So because he refused to let his family go hungry he deserved death because God didn't want him to collect wood.
  It was a rebellion for a man to feed and keep his family warm, what kind of just law is that? Even Jesus thought that law was stupid.
  Though I must admit I do like your rebellion answer, like well if he did that and got away with it, then I could do this. I just think the punishment should have fit the crime.
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- Might be off for a while, my computer is bugging up and I have to take it into the shop.
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by DocW on June 2nd, 2010
Nothing. All scripture is spiritually discerned. If you do not have the Spirit of Christ, you cannot comprehend scripture. 1 Corinthians 2:1-16.
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by SinnerSaint on December 2nd, 2009
I've not yet read bible but I think you should look at this video. Maybe it will tell you something.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8Unyg83194
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNHVzeoKmVM
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by Scotslass on June 1st, 2010
I find nothing confusing about 'The Bible' and found it to be a good read. However, I do not understand how anyone could have built a belief system around it.
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by Mosexy on December 2nd, 2009
It doesn't really confuse me anymore as I've accepted the Bible as the word of God as perceived, written, and constantly re-translated by man. We all know man is prone to sin, right?

People who insist that the Bible is a literal work as opposed to a metaphorical one are complete headcases who need to get a life anyhow. When Christ says, "I am the door," he's quite obviously not speaking of a literal door. The Bible regularly uses such metaphorical language to make a point.
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by Parepidemos on June 1st, 2010
I actually don't find anything confusing about the Bible.
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by Mr.Troll_has_a_COAT! on December 2nd, 2009
having not read it
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