The importance of the Bible (sermon, preaching, believe, scriptures)

[Horn of ‘83]

Originally Posted by Aristotles child

RESPONSE: Perhaps they just don't like being told nice stories and being expected to believe these stories are really history?

No one is forced to believe.

[bbyrd009]

Originally Posted by TroutDude

Because the simple-minded people who believe in its inerrancy have caused - and continue to cause - pain, suffering, horror and death.

but again, isn't this ultimately a valid complaint against the simple minded? I just hate to see someone such as yourself gather enemies who would otherwise be in agreement with you, wadr.

[bbyrd009]

Originally Posted by jeffbase40

Then why even argue here? Your mind is already made up. You NEED to hate the Bible to prop up your Satan fueled deception.

this is hypocritical, wadr; that Bible informs us that we are all deceived, just in different ways.

[bbyrd009]

Originally Posted by Aristotles child

RESPONSE: Perhaps they just don't like being told nice stories and being expected to believe these stories are really history?

Who told anyone to go listening to other people where the Bible is concerned? Certainly not God. This is directly against the instructions for how to approach Scripture, i'm sure you agree.

[bbyrd009]

Originally Posted by maat55

Hilarious. Another typical Christian drone response.

so, you both reflect both fall into a ditch, which i don't mean to quote Scripture at you, as you are both also correct, obviously.

[omega2xx]

Originally Posted by zthatzmanz28

So there is evangelical cultural bias and there is NOT evangelical cultural bias?

???

Some churchgoers say SLAVERY GOOD, some churchgoers say SLAVERY BAD.

Which ones say slavery is good?

So when is slavery (or rape, or misogyny, discrimination and even murder) acceptable to the evangelical god and even to evangelicals themselves?

Never

Seems some are at peace with these crimes, while others will condemn the crimes but not make any attempt to stop the crimes from occurring because it must be their god's will?<<

It was not a crime in those days. So what your point?

[omega2xx]

Originally Posted by zthatzmanz28

Evidence? Just because it is not mentioned in your book of myths, does not mean it is not true.

Just because you think it is a book of myths does not mean it is.

God never breathed "the breath of life" into a woman either....at least it is not written.

Not necessary. She got life from Adam.

[expatCA]

Originally Posted by bbyrd009

Who told anyone to go listening to other people where the Bible is concerned? Certainly not God. This is directly against the instructions for how to approach Scripture, i'm sure you agree.

Uh, "where two or three are gathered in my name".... . That means we are to gather for understanding and instruction.

[omega2xx]

Originally Posted by zthatzmanz28

Seems evangelicals also have that pack mentality in hat they all stick together, even when FACTS and REALITY point elsewhere and they SHUN those not willing to accept their mentality..

What facts are you referring to? It seems the secularist also have a pack mentality. Evangelicals don't shun anyone. do you not know that disagreeing is not SHUNNING?

[omega2xx]

Originally Posted by bbyrd009

kind of a sad rep of faith, imo. i just bought a shed, but i have to assemble it. i have faith that i can do so. i don't have to wish.

Faith in your self doesn't count. That isn't faith, it is confidence.