Comments on: Police: Boy Starved For Not Saying "Amen"
Mother, Three Other Alleged Cult Members Charged With Murder Of Toddler Found In Suitcase
Add a Comment See all 224 Comments
The bible has always been interpreted to suit the times and people. I provide an example of how it was used in Galileo''''s time. Even in our own recent history, it was widely used for justification of witchcraft trials, slavery, and genocide of native americans. A century from now, I suspect new interpretations meanings will be obtained from this dusty and destructive book.
The major point is this - the bible is not some unerring, unambiguous document. Sadly, you do not have the intellectual ability of understand this....
Posted by jimfinster at 06:58 PM : Aug 12, 2008
The bible has always been consistant and unwavering in its message and writings. Several thousand year old manuscripts have been found to match almost exactly word for word to that of modern versions of the bible. Humans however are far from consistant in behavior and will use his own twisted translation of the word to suite his own purposes. For example, the bible says clearly that homosexuality is wrong,the homos use the verses that say we should not judge others, or that jesus is all loving to justify their perversions. Even hitler used his own interpetation of biblical scriptures to murder 6 million jews.
True intelligence (wisdom) will recognize the truth of the bible and the supremacy of God and will follow, the fool will turn his back to God , shun his word thereby causing his own demise.- Reply to this comment
- Posted by notfooled at 07:12 PM : Aug 12, 2008
No, the truth is that you are easily fooled into believing whatever Satan wants you to believe when you reject the truth of the cross of Jesus Christ and WHY He died on that cross. - Reply to this comment
- And still people refuse to believe there are demonic spirits roaming the earth looking for habitation, just as Jesus said.
- Reply to this comment
- These people vote & put their whaco ilk in office-protect yourself at all times.
- Reply to this comment
- Yet another example of those so deluded in their own version or interpretation of a highly questionable set of documents called "the bible" that others are harmed. And so it has been for thousands of years.
How sad folks are brainwashed and indoctrinated from birth into believing other''s beliefs, instead of being allowed the freedom to investigate and weigh whatever, if any, truths that may be involved in mankind''s search for enlightenment of our origins.
To starve a child is an abuse, not in any way a righteous or religious act. - Reply to this comment
- At the time of Galileo, the official church position was that the earth was flat. That position was based on a literal reading of the bible, according to church writings of the day.
Fast forward to today, and now Christians will try to say just the opposite, that the bible says the earth is round.
Sorry bud, you can''''''''t have it both ways.
Posted by jimfinster at 06:18 PM : Aug 12, 2008
Bingo! The "church" in Galileos day was the catholic church which had their own writings. The protestant movement was well underway at that time after Martin luther discovered what the real bible said. Since then we were able to come out of the "dark" ages and "see" the light.
Posted by jankebenz
The bible has always been interpreted to suit the times and people. I provide an example of how it was used in Galileo''s time. Even in our own recent history, it was widely used for justification of witchcraft trials, slavery, and genocide of native americans. A century from now, I suspect new interpretations meanings will be obtained from this dusty and destructive book.
The major point is this - the bible is not some unerring, unambiguous document. Sadly, you do not have the intellectual ability of understand this.... - Reply to this comment
- AND SOME DON''''T USE IT PERIOD.
Posted by jimfinster at 06:19 PM : Aug 12, 2008
Very true, thats why the bible says " the fool says there is no God" - Reply to this comment
- At the time of Galileo, the official church position was that the earth was flat. That position was based on a literal reading of the bible, according to church writings of the day.
Fast forward to today, and now Christians will try to say just the opposite, that the bible says the earth is round.
Sorry bud, you can''''t have it both ways.
Posted by jimfinster at 06:18 PM : Aug 12, 2008
Bingo! The "church" in Galileos day was the catholic church which had their own writings. The protestant movement was well underway at that time after Martin luther discovered what the real bible said. Since then we were able to come out of the "dark" ages and "see" the light. - Reply to this comment
- What crackpot of a person would have a child and kill him for forgeting to say amen so she could hear it. Amen to the little one who said it in his heart. I faced this issue when I was 15. Other homes I did not atteb church. I told social worker I did not want to go to church. She said I had to. I was pissed as I did not want it. She was in the wrong. I had to go. navyvet77 No body will ever force me to go to a bloody church againt my will again.
- Reply to this comment
- Actually,it was God who created humans and gave them a mind. Some use their mind to serve God in thankfullness and adoration,and some use their mind to serve themselves in selfishness and arrogance.
Posted by jankebenz
AND SOME DON''T USE IT PERIOD. - Reply to this comment
Grammy winner Shakira on her music career, philanthropy and being sexy.
