"But How Can the Bible Be Inspired If..."

[Charlie24]

Originally Posted by Michael Way

Archaeologists deal with physical evidence. And while that physical evidence is subject to interpretation, the conclusions point to there not being a large scale destruction of the Canaanites. And that's not to mention that the Bible itself states that the Canaanites were still around after supposedly being wiped out. That's not really a contradiction. It's just that like the other ancient Near East peoples, the Biblical writers used exaggerated, hyperbolic language in describing their victories over their enemies.

Your attitude of closing your ears to anything which challenges your beliefs is very closed minded. I prefer to see the Bible for what it is rather than to cling to false beliefs.

Knock yourself out pal, Charlie will have no part of it!

[Meerkat2]

Originally Posted by highway54

It is the interpretations that are confusing. The Bible truly does not contradict itself, so if it does, obviously there is something we have wrong.

I agree, about the interpretation

And that is reflected in the diversity of Christianity

But it is not about it being wrong as such, it is about the inherent bias, partiality, the imbalance we have (and that is inherited)

[Michael Way]

Originally Posted by Charlie24

Knock yourself out pal, Charlie will have no part of it!

I would say then that you have a very fragile faith that can't stand up to being challenged.

[Charlie24]

Originally Posted by Michael Way

I would say then that you have a very fragile faith that can't stand up to being challenged.

Oh yes, that really terrifies me! I always run from a challenge!

Don't have to run from borderline unbelief though.

[MysticPhD]

Originally Posted by Michael Way

Archaeologists deal with physical evidence. And while that physical evidence is subject to interpretation, the conclusions point to there not being a large scale destruction of the Canaanites. And that's not to mention that the Bible itself states that the Canaanites were still around after supposedly being wiped out. That's not really a contradiction. It's just that like the other ancient Near East peoples, the Biblical writers used exaggerated, hyperbolic language in describing their victories over their enemies.

Your attitude of closing your ears to anything which challenges your beliefs is very closed minded. I prefer to see the Bible for what it is rather than to cling to false beliefs.