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by pepe09 on January 29th, 2008
I honestly believe that it is really God’s Word, preserved for us to give us all that we need to survive and to thrive in today’s world.
I read it every day.
by LoyalTubist-CountryClub Life in Mindanao on March 23rd, 2008
It is the Inspired Word of God.
by Perryman on January 31st, 2008
I treasure this book and highly recommend it everyone.
At the end of 2008 I will have read through the entire Bible ten times.
Like the Psalmist David, I feel that
“Your word is a lamp to my foot, and a light to my roadway.” (Psalm 119:105)
God’s statements and reminders are found in the Bible, and they can help us to overcome obstacles that we may encounter on our path through life.
When we read the Bible and let it guide us, we are experiencing firsthand what is described at Isaiah 30:21: “Your own ears will hear a word behind you saying: ‘This is the way. Walk in it, you people.’”
by Kal-El on February 17th, 2008
Its what I base my life on. Its God's Word. I believe it with my whole heart.
by ninja man on January 29th, 2008
God's truth. (let the negging begin!)
by Im Alec has abandoned this account on January 29th, 2008
A collection of different folk tales, histories, legends, advice, rules, songs and memoirs collected over a long time from different people. A fascinating piece of folk history, worth studying in its own right and because of the effect that it has had on western civilisation. But not something to believe or trust in.
by vanrijngo on January 29th, 2008
It is something to behold.
by car audio crazy on January 29th, 2008
need to get the time to read it. been to busy to read it yet
by Abbyguy on February 20th, 2008
It's the word of God, a guide book for life and a way to get to know Jesus and his plan of salvation for us all.
by Anonymous on September 25th, 2008
OK. I know I'm setting myself up for big time DRing but as this is an opinion question I feel compelled to put my opinion out there. This is in no way intended to convert anyone or to offend anyone, just how I view it based on my experiences and learning.
I believe that man began believing in a god as far back a Cro-Magnon man. It was never put on paper, just passed verbally from the elders to the children. as we reached a point several thousand years ago it had been refined and was written in text with the invention of writing. The old testament is very black and white in a literal, physical sense. I think for the civilizations that believed in the religion (surely there were many that had never even heard of it) it felt very real and in fact was probably very uniform.
I think many religions developed at the same time and many of those competing religions exist today. I don't trust humanity enough to believe that religion hasn't been manipulated throughout human history in order to control populations and justify actions of political and religious leaders. I think that the Roman empire saw an opportunity to keep people in check and began to use religion to it's advantage utilizing what at the time was a breaking religion which embraced God and a man who many claimed to be a messiah (Jesus). It was convenient and easily manipulated into a method of insuring control and power for those who lead it.
I think the bible was created using previous writings and current writings which were beneficial to the ruling government ("Give to Caesar what is his"). What we have today in the bible is a compilation of those actions. The old testament is very rigid and regulates physical action while the new testament is a radical step into regulating not just physical acts but also thought and reason. I just find the timing and the extreme change of direction to throw red flags in a major way.
Religion has been used by leaders, religious and political as a motivator against other religions, even those who share the same basic beliefs (Christian and Muslim are a good example). Then there is the fact that the early christian church was one singular unit. Today there are roughly 39,000 denominations, each with their own specific beliefs. The bible has been read differently so many times that Christianity has splintered an insane amount of times, often based on power trips by church leaders. If there is only one true god and only one factual history then what about all these competing religions and denominations. They certainly all can't be true. So reason dictates that there are many who are being misled, not by malice but by competing beliefs.
The bible? It can't be trusted in my eyes. I don't know what the truth is and the bible can't help me find it so I'm forced to say that until there is something compelling that leads me to believe in the actual existence of a god that there is not one but I keep an open mind should that not be the case. I don't think humanity will ever prove either the existence or non-existence of a god. The answer will never be given. In the meanwhile we'll bicker incessantly but never be able to prove anyone either right or wrong. I don't think we will ever know the truth. It would be nice if we could all accept that and move on but it simply isn't the case. I for my own part have accepted it
by Nova on October 10th, 2008
My short answer: It is a rubbish fairy-tale.
by Little big mouth on January 29th, 2008
I've never read it & I never will. I put my faith in God not a book written by men
by maS elcnU on September 25th, 2008
Word of God.
My 2 cents.
by KiaOra on September 25th, 2008
It is the only sure thing in a very unsure world.
by 2highspeed on August 28th, 2008
The greatest Book ever written, it has stood the test of time and it suits every situation. It has withstood attack after attack by those who want it destroyed, even those who have sought to kill those printing it. Many have sought to have it taken from the common man in times past yet it remains.
Archaeologists have tried to prove it wrong, and have been unsuccessful. Historians have tried to say it is all a lie, but historians of the day are ignored if they testified of it. Josephus tells the story of Christ's death, yet his writings are only seen in Christian circles.
Throughout history men have looked to the Bible for lessons in life and have found the answers they seek. The problem many have is they cannot see the forest for the trees. The Bible is the Word of God, and those who reject it, refuse it because of what it says to their hearts about the sin in their life, rather than any error they think they have found. The problem is most aren't honest enough to admit that.
The Bible stands as a testimony to the fact it IS the Word of the True and Living God.
by vanrijngo on January 29th, 2008
My honest opinion was and still is, its something to behold. Now my more honest opinion of the answers this question is receiving, literally makes myself wonder why I continue to waste so much of my own time and can only assume others feeling the same way, of wasted days and wasted nights, time spent here on answerbag. Hey, didn't they write about this?
by khammer on January 29th, 2008
Follow it and you will lead a decent life but a fictional book none the less.
by Gideon on January 29th, 2008
I think it's a valuable book that maps man's religious evolution and struggle to be free and know God.
I don't believe it's the literal word of God but it has great worth in teaching us about the progress and development of religion, social laws and customs and understanding of the world.
by MeMySelfAnEye on September 25th, 2008
I think the bible contains sound moral instruction and ancient wisdom retold, for the most part, in the form of parables. I do NOT believe that is the infallible Word of the "one true God".
by Pakiti on September 25th, 2008
God's word and the solid foundation to begin to view the world from.
by Theby on September 1st, 2008
Which one? There are 130 versions!
by coolboy on March 14th, 2008
It is the best book ever!because it tells you what's happenning in the world now and in the future.
by AnonymousGirl on February 17th, 2008
My honest opinion of the Bible is that I actually really do believe it is the word of God, even though I've tried to detach myself from believing in it and I've tried to rid myself of the Christian God. In the end, I still believe that God told people what to write and it was written. Why can't God have a book? I prefer the King James Version above every other version of the Bible.
... please don't hate me.
by Zebulon on January 29th, 2008
Violent, poorly written and full of magic tricks people take too seriously.
Hard to believe people can say Christianity is a religion of good deeds, hope and forgiveness when the Bible is anything but.
Don't get me wrong, some of the stories are nice and I have no problems with the teachings of Jesus, but the Bible itself... could be better.
by aydeology on January 29th, 2008
I think it USED to have some good teachings, but people have tampered with it - divorce was only allowed after an english king decided it was so, not god - and morphed because missionaries have tried to tailor it to people they try to convert. and the devil is modeled straight off a pagan god the church was trying to make look evil. now i think it's just a load of sh**.
by Romiex69x on January 29th, 2008
Most powerfull book ever, it took control over so many lives, and changed so many people, I guess some ppl will believe anything..
by Designer4theking...loves her kitties on October 3rd, 2008
I love it never was able to read much in my life until I found the bible . I love the wisdom God offers us and the words that are His truths. Its an awesome way to grow spiritually.
by Go know thyself is THE RED QUEEN on September 25th, 2008
That it is the inspired word of God, provided to humanity through men... Who were anything but perfect.
It is no different than the respect and the reverence that a fellow scientist might attribute to anything that Stephen Hawking, Issac Asimov or Copernicus might have had to document on the history of the universe.
by 23Skidoo on August 28th, 2008
For the most part it's poorly written fiction. Some parts are quite nice fiction.
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Oh - and as books go it's probably got the record for causing human misery and death.
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Let the DR orgy begin!
by Bostonbrunette on March 23rd, 2008
The most amazing thing that was written in the world
by The Account Formerly Known As Peyton on February 20th, 2008
It's a book I really want to read, but haven't yet.
I've read a few quotes from this book, and to be honest, I don't like a lot of them.
by jtolb65 on February 20th, 2008
I honestly never had much use for it. I tried reading it once and got to the part toward the beginning where everybody was begatting everybody else and couldn't get through it.
I think it has some wonderful allegory, but considering that it was written by flawed, weak human beings hundreds of years after the life of Christ, I can't accept it as more than a guide for people in crisis.
Without a doubt, whatever my feelings are about the Bible, it is the single most influential document ever put to paper. Think of the number of lives it has affected, good and bad, in the last 1700 years.
by ethicalbro on January 31st, 2008
Its amazing the number of opinions offered that don't believe the Bible. All of them should try spherical intellect to either prove or disprove it. Its amazing how close the description, in astrophysics and the Bible, is about the earth before man. Most people develop opinions about the Bible thru preachers. Remember these individuals want you to have a "personal" relationship with God through them via donations and obedience. THINK FOR YOURSELF!!!!!
by Gonzo on January 29th, 2008
I think I've read fairy tales to my kids with more truth in them.
by Zack on January 29th, 2008
Its written in English, but it still reads like Greek to me.
by Katey0718 on December 4th, 2008
My honest opinion its God holy word, I think it is a manul for life. thats just my opinion. I dont know what i would do without it.
by Jordanwb on October 21st, 2008
The inspired book of God.
by Coexist on October 13th, 2008
I believe that the Bible was inspired by the one true living God.
Though there are many versions of the Bible, God still gets the message to us.
The Bibles of today have also been compared with the Dead Sea Scrolls, and it has been shown that our Bibles are strickingly close.
by tomsims on October 13th, 2008
I love the Bible.
I believe it was given by God, inspired by God, and that in it, we can meet God and be transformed.
I believe it is the story of God's love for us.
I believe that it is a faithful witness to who Jesus is.
I believe that it contains principles for living that have enriched my life in practical and dynamic ways.
I think it faithfully portrays humanity with all our flaws and weaknesses and therefore, is sometimes R-Rated.
I think it contains some of the greatest drama and most interesting stories ever told.
I believe that even many non-believers find it intriguing.
I believe that its primary purpose is redemptive.
I believe that it is often misunderstood and misinterpreted.
I believe it is wrong to beat people over the head with it or use it as an instrument of hate and bigotry.
I believe that it is advantageous to read it, study it, and mediate upon it.
I believe that there is a great deal of ignorance about it among both its critics and its friends.
I believe that I will never fully understand everything in the Bible though I have studied it all my life and will continue to study it until the day I die.
I know there are things in its pages that trouble me and that I don't understand, but I have peace knowing that many of those problems in the past have been resolved for me with fresh insights and time.
It lifts and encourages me.
It informs all my thinking.
It has been a comfort to me in times of deepest trial and pain.
It has never failed me.
I love this book.
by Piso on August 25th, 2008
The Most Puplished Book in History, over a trillion copys made
by girlygirl on March 14th, 2008
It can be dangerous because people can twist the words to fit their personal view. It's a powerful book, and one that if you believe you must read for yourself.
by VIOLENT DAVE IS A VIKING PIMP on February 17th, 2008
Greatest work of poorly writen fiction ever compiled for reading by the uneducated!
by miRi hates social norms and regulations on January 31st, 2008
read it, but not for me. good morals though. but i have issues w the NT. at least the OT was written by prophets. [totally my opinion sry if it upsets you]
by Lippycow on January 29th, 2008
I cant give you an opinion as i have never read the bible.
by Wickels on January 29th, 2008
It's a good story.
by My Favourite Life on January 29th, 2008
Overrated work of plagiarised fiction. It isn't even very good reading. I'd take the epic of Gilgamesh over the bible any day.
by Bitto on January 29th, 2008
If nothing else, it provides tangible proof that humans are rapidly evolving into more intelligent, wiser, and definitely more credible creatures.
by spreader on November 30th, 2009
Should each individual, then, decide for himself what is right and what is wrong? The Bible says: “Do not lean upon your own understanding.” (Proverbs 3:5) Why not? Because all humans have inherited a fundamental flaw that can warp their judgment. When Adam and Eve rebelled against God, they adopted the standards of the selfish traitor Satan and chose him as their spiritual father. They then passed on to their offspring a family trait—a treacherous heart with the ability to recognize what is right but with the tendency to pursue what is wrong.—Genesis 6:5; Romans 5:12; 7:21-24.
Granted, even those who have no belief in God have the ability to behave in a morally upright manner and to develop practical and honorable ethical codes. Often, though, the noble principles embedded in their codes simply mirror the moral standards of the Bible. Although such individuals may deny God’s existence, their ideas demonstrate that they have an inherent potential for reflecting God’s personality. This proves that as the Bible reveals, mankind was originally created “in God’s image.” (Genesis 1:27; Acts 17:26-28) The apostle Paul says: “They are the very ones who demonstrate the matter of the law to be written in their hearts.”—Romans 2:15.
Of course, it is one thing to know what is right; it is quite another to have the moral strength to do what is right. How does one come to have the necessary moral strength? Since actions are motivated by the heart, cultivating a love for the Author of the Bible, ‘ God,’ can help a person to develop that strength.—Psalm 25:4-5.
by leetmeat on November 19th, 2009
I know more about the Bible and Christianity then... Well, nobody I've met in person. The context and allegorical meanings that is.
It's a neat piece of allegorical literature that gives us a snippet of what mystery cults were like back around 100BCE-200CE. It's not the word of any god however. It is certainly written by men, and there are plenty of books and gospels that should have been included in the Bible but aren't as the proto-catholic church was trying to convince people Jesus was a real historical figure to prove their "legitimacy" over the other groups, which none of the other christian groups went with, because he's mythical and they all knew that. Then there's a lot of fighting and back and forth with letters and then they just start killing them off or pushing them out to other lands.
As for the Old Testament. None of it happened. If it did, people would be able to prove it instead of still be digging around in the desert looking for a HUGE KINGDOM that supposedly existed yet left no trace.
by Rev. Doc Holiday on October 6th, 2009
That it is the infallible without error or contradiction, the Word of God.
Is there a study guide along with"Know the Bible in 30 Days"?
by Answerbag Staff on July 11th, 2010
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What year did ronald knox publish the new testament?
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How firm of a grasp do you think you have on scripture, especially relating to end time events?
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Who publishes the new King James Bible?
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Christians, does the Great Commission (Matt 28:18-20) still apply and still matter today? This is a follow up of my first question.
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by Kal-El on February 20th, 2008
It was written by men!
by claymore04 on August 25th, 2008
God used men to write it, but the words are the inspired Words of God.
by Kal-El on August 26th, 2008
Men came up with it in their minds.
by claymore04 on August 27th, 2008
I dont believe that.
by Kal-El on August 27th, 2008
Well I do and this is where we part ways. :)
by claymore04 on August 28th, 2008
There is some 200 versions of the bible it has been rewritten so many times is it even close to the original.
by Dave2222 on September 4th, 2008
I find it interesting that people can disagree on other issues (who to elect as president, abortion, Pepsi or coke, or whatever) and still remain friends, but let someone disagree with a die-hard Christian ... and they will never speak to you again. Is that what Jesus would do? Aren't we told to love one another regardless? Isn't that what Jesus did?
by Cranberry_Cutie on October 3rd, 2008
I believe he said love those who hate you, what reward is it to love those who love you as well.
by claymore04 on October 4th, 2008
Really? All that we need? Well screw research, technology, medicine, higher education, and economic freedom...Why don't we all just live like ignorant, sickly, destitute goat-herders?
by ACCOUNT CLOSED on October 22nd, 2008
Anybody can call themselves a christian. Does that make them a christian? And If someone acts contrary to what God expects, why do people get upset with God and people who try to follow him?
No one is perfect apart from God, not even the best christians.
The bible contains the guidelines we need, it doesn't ask you to be ignorant, sick or anything like that. Who told you that?
by Guinesss on November 27th, 2008
That's how the vast majority of people, even in the most developed nations, lived in the pre-scientific era. The romanticized portrayals of ancient peoples in movies and such, basically show only the aristocratic classes.
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If a religious person wants to say "Science is flawed, Religion is true" - fine. But next time they are sick, they shouldn't take prescription pills. They should walk everywhere, and not use cars. They should read only the bible, not "heretical" textbooks. They should be completely unable to communicate or visit relatives on other continents...because all of those wonderful things are advents of scientific and technological progress, having nothing to do with religion.
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(I'm not saying anyone here is a fundamentalist - but there are many people in America who are, and yet rely so much on science and technology without even acknowledging it)
by ACCOUNT CLOSED on November 27th, 2008
I see from your comment you assume it's "the bible vs. science".
The bible has no problem with science. Science is repeateable and testable.
God created everything, perfectly, so I bet he knows how it works.
Science Sci"ence, n. [F., fr. L. scientia, fr. sciens, -entis,
p. pr. of scire to know. Cf. Conscience, Conscious,
Nice.]
1. Knowledge; knowledge of principles and causes; ascertained
truth of facts.
[1913 Webster]
by Guinesss on November 27th, 2008
There's no problem between them? Then why have church authorities consistently persecuted scientists for making discoveries against official doctrine? (Such as Copernicus, Galileo...especially Darwin, even today!)
by ACCOUNT CLOSED on November 27th, 2008
True, that they did, but that's people for you, not the bible or God. They did that out of themselves with no justification from the bible or God. What proven scientific discovery is in conflict with the bible?
Most of that was the Roman Catholic church...They also claim the pope is either Jesus in the flesh or his direct spokesperson, making the pope equal to God. I don't believe that at all and neither does the bible support that.
So basically there are ignorant people, but not due to the bible.
by Guinesss on November 27th, 2008
Conflict?
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http://hypertextbook.com/eworld/geocentric.shtml
by ACCOUNT CLOSED on November 28th, 2008
In your answer it seems you are trying to convince yourself(just my perception) by using words like 'honestly' and 'really' but if indeed so - then where does it state: "the following by God" - or the Gospel according to Jesus (God's Word) - or where does the Bible make these claims (look at the red letter bible to confirm). We all know without a shadow of doubt concerning some hickups in the text, so personaly I feel God is fault free. I feel it has some truth mixed with the words of ordinary men who might or might not have been so divinely inspired.
by AWA321 on January 22nd, 2009
"God is not like men, who lie; He is not a human who changes his mind. Whatever he promises, he does; He speaks and it is done." - Numbers 23:19
"So the Lord changed his mind and did not bring on his people the disaster he threatened." - Exodus 32:14
by Tahuti on November 19th, 2009
Citing some random Biblical quotes is pointless, when the entire book is obviously a perfect example of conflicting interests.
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You try to "prove" that a book is the word of God by pointing to a passage in that very book which says "this book is the word of God"...that's not very objective is it? To look at something as proof of itself!?
by ACCOUNT CLOSED on November 19th, 2009