Do you believe that the bible is fallible?

United States
October 1, 2008 9:53am CST
I am having a hard time here, because I believe that the bible is fallible, not because I think God is fallible (I don't, he's perfect) but because Man wrote the bible, and Man translated it for years and years and years before there was a printing press, and man chose what books were to go into the bible. The translations over the many years are my main reason for believing that the bible is fallible. But that's not to say I don't take to heart EVERYTHING I read in the bible, because I DO! and i DO believe that the stories of say a burning bush are true, because even in history on that mountain it was very dry, and the friction of sand and wind could actually sometimes cause a bush to be set ablaze. Either way, though, I believe that the bible is sort of a "instructions" book that people always say that life doens't come with, but it does, it's called the bible but either way, do you believe that you need to take everything literally, or as a life guideline and to know what God expects from you?
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@systems (459)
• India
2 Oct 08
All human things are Fallible.. When many religions claim that their religion is made by God. But in some regions people from this religion get converted to that religion and in another region people of that religion get converted to this religion.. So even Religions which they claim the be from God are also Fallible.. This indirectly proves that the religions are mane made and not from God.
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@systems (459)
• India
2 Oct 08
You believe that "God is 3 in 1". But the fact is "God is All in One" and "God is One in All" (What I believe). There is no need to "Find God". What you need is "Recognizing God" because "God is Everywhere" Most of the Rules in the religion is created by Man and not by GOD. Better is to follow a simple rule. "Do good things to all, Do not harm others and Do not do anything with too much selfish desire" God will make you to recognize him.
• United States
2 Oct 08
Well yeah, I mean, it goes both ways. Both ways are correct and work well with eachother.
• United States
2 Oct 08
I believe that any religion that is trying hard to find God and have a relationship with him isn't bad at all. I believe that God is 3 in one, the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. So if you find Jesus, the Holy Ghost OR God, you've actually found them all, and while religion run by man has mistakes in it, it's still the best we've got and we must abide by God's rules.
@the_evil (46)
• Philippines
2 Oct 08
yah.. i believe in that. thats true, its on the bible.
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• United States
2 Oct 08
Thank you for your opinion! I am very happy with the way that this discussion has turned out Thanks to everyone who is responding!
• United States
2 Oct 08
OH NO don't be sorry! This is just the sort of stuff that I am looking for! When controversies like these are discussed, it always bring me, personally, closer to God and I enjoy talking about it and discussing it. You make a VERY valid point about the bible being infallible, and that the church would be protecting their youth against a leader in that sense, yes. I thank you very much for your input, it's greatly appreciated!
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
1 Oct 08
Hi dreemsofdark, The Bible is fallible and for the very reasons that you state. Also if you took it literally, it would be very difficult to believe any of it. Blessings.
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• United States
1 Oct 08
Thank you. Because my friend actually just got rejected for being a teacher in a sunday school because they thought that she didn't have what it takes because she stated that the bible is fallible. So she got rejected by a CHURCH! Isn't that just crazy?
• Jamaica
2 Oct 08
I can understand the reason for your view. However, I have been looking at these various points, especially that men wrote the Bible so it must be fallable, and I have come to the conclusion that the Bible is to the contrary, an infallible book. Let me share with you some of the reasons for my views: I see it as the most harmonious and widely read book the world over, cutting accross all racial and language barriers. The message it contains, remains unchanged, despite the translating of it in different languages. Wherever you travel today the Bible, or parts of it, is available. It is full of historical accounts of real people and real events, backed up by archaeological discoveries. that no one has ever successfully challenged. It is written with an honesty that far surpasses that of any present day historian. I say that because humans generally try to make themselves look good by hiding their flaws. Yet these Bible writers were very frank in writing about their mistakes. Examples of this can be seen in the case of Moses, Jonah, David, and Paul, to name a few. And while it is true that men wrote the Bible, it is clear that the information did not originate with them, as the Bible clearly states. (2 Peter 1:19-21) This can be illustrated by the Manager of a company, who dictates a letter for his Secretary to write. She will no doubt use her style of writing, but the information the manager wants to get accross must not be altered. Otherwise, she would not be in his employ. (Revelation 1:1) Just think, Could the manager be said to have more control over what his secretary writes, than God could have over the humans HE chose to write the Bible?
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• United States
2 Oct 08
Thank you for such a convincing argument! Not only did you state what you believed, but you brough wth you proof to back it up! Thank you SO much for your valuable input. This is certainly a discussion that I am going to share with friends in real life, and I will be quoting you! Great Job!