Belief in Inspired books (Book of Mormon, evolution, mystic, Bible)

[ancient warrior]

A number of the world's major religions claim that their holy books are inspired. But the usual evidence is the claim of the writings themselves.

Is there any creditable evidence that one or more of the holy books is divinely inspired in any real sense?

[Mightyqueen801]

Originally Posted by ancient warrior

A number of the world's major religions claim that their holy books are inspired. But the usual evidence is the claim of the writings themselves.

Is there any creditable evidence that one or more of the holy books is divinely inspired in any real sense?

No. The belief of a book being divinely inspired is purely a matter of faith that it is, not evidence.

[Verna Perry]

Originally Posted by Mightyqueen801

No. The belief of a book being divinely inspired is purely a matter of faith that it is, not evidence.

Amen.

[CantWait2Leave]

Since you are on Christianity forum, I assume you are asking about the Bible, correct?

[ancient warrior]

Originally Posted by CantWait2Leave

Since you are on Christianity forum, I assume you are asking about the Bible, correct?

RESPONSE:

No. I'm referring to any book that claims to have divine inspiration.

Of course, the Bible is the best example in the West. The Book of Mormon may be second.

In the East, the Koran is perhaps the best example.

[MysticPhD]

Originally Posted by ancient warrior

A number of the world's major religions claim that their holy books are inspired. But the usual evidence is the claim of the writings themselves.

Is there any creditable evidence that one or more of the holy books is divinely inspired in any real sense?

The validity in the inspired source is reflected in the similar templates that are followed cross-generations and cross-cultures . . . even in those separated from any earthly contact with other societies. The entire "spiritual fossil record" is quite impressive (and parts of it have even been excoriated here as plagiarism or syncretism.) The extent and diversity of interpretations placed on the underlying template bespeaks of a more universal Source of the inspirations.

[ancient warrior]

Originally Posted by MysticPhD

The validity in the inspired source is reflected in the similar templates that are followed cross-generations and cross-cultures . . . even in those separated from any earthly contact with other societies. The entire "spiritual fossil record" is quite impressive (and parts of it have even been excoriated here as plagiarism or syncretism.) The extent and diversity of interpretations placed on the underlying template bespeaks of a more universal Source of the inspirations.

RESPONSE:

>>The validity in the inspired source is reflected in the similar templates that are followed cross-generations and cross-cultures . . . even in those separated from any earthly contact with other societies.<<

They're somewhat similar as proof of divine inspiration? That doesn't follow.

>>The entire "spiritual fossil record" is quite impressive <<

And quite varied and contradictory too!

>>The extent and diversity of interpretations placed on the underlying template bespeaks of a more universal Source of the inspirations<<

That would mean that the divinely inspirer is quite confused and not consistent. Is that true of God?

[MysticPhD]

Originally Posted by ancient warrior

RESPONSE:

>>The validity in the inspired source is reflected in the similar templates that are followed cross-generations and cross-cultures . . . even in those separated from any earthly contact with other societies.<<

They're somewhat similar as proof of divine inspiration? That doesn't follow.

>>The entire "spiritual fossil record" is quite impressive <<

And quite varied and contradictory too!

>>The extent and diversity of interpretations placed on the underlying template bespeaks of a more universal Source of the inspirations<<

That would mean that the divinely inspirer is quite confused and not consistent. Is that true of God?

OF course not. It is the human interpreters using their nascent cognitive abilities at each stage of our spiritual evolution impacted by their diverse cultural understanding, and limited and erroneous knowledge who are the source of the diversity in representing the template.

[Mr5150]

Originally Posted by MysticPhD

OF course not. It is the human interpreters using their nascent cognitive abilities at each stage of our spiritual evolution impacted by their diverse cultural understanding, and limited and erroneous knowledge who are the source of the diversity in representing the template.

Been reading too many comic books, I see.

So what superhero name do you go by? And what powers do you possess?

[MysticPhD]

Originally Posted by Mr5150

Been reading too many comic books, I see.
So what superhero name do you go by? And what powers do you possess?

If you have anything other than rote indoctrinated and perpetuated ignorance foolishly praised as a sign of faith to add to this discussion . . . please do so. Otherwise . . .

BTW . . . was this an example of your new approach?

Originally Posted by Mr5150

Well, IMO we should be part of the solution.

For my part I will no longer participate in or instigate negative threads.

Or at least try not to.