the bible

[ultraman]

when one reads the bible one must remeber that the bible only tells us what the people did and some of how they lived. it does not tell us what people did every second of every minute. for example after samson battled a huge phillestine army in which samson was victories thanks to his great strengh a judged and whatched over the israelites for 20 years. now getting to the point what did samson do in those 20 years? the bible skips that 20 years and jumps to when he met delilah. when king david went into exile what did he do the bible does not say but maybe we where only meant to know what we know?

[Seusse]

Oh and sorry its not a Damn Thing, its the Holy Bible

[Seusse]

This is one time i really dont want to STICK AROUND as you say I will not get into and arguement about the Holy Bible, never have and wont start now, i should have kept my mouth shut, i was brought up a Roman Catholic but havent practiced in nearly 30 yrs but still in my heart of hearts the bible's word is true, and althought i have went down a different path, i'll never question what i have been taught over the years.

[Seusse]

end of conversation *disagreement* with wyzard66 cant convert the devil eh ?

[naomi24]

eh? Time for bed methinks. Night Wiz. :o)

[askyourgran]

I can't say I've had any meaningful conversation with a Vicar and I feel that they would be offended or take if personally if I questioned their knowledge.

I have been interested in archaeology and mythology for a long time, but I have never had the opportunity to study those subjects in depth, the same applies to the Bible although I have treated it with reverence rather than as a mythological collection of writings, there are some references to Egypt and the pharoahs that give pointers to the times of the events.

[Mr Veritas]

Seusse,
AB is a Democratic site where ALL points of view are welcome.
Especially in R&S you may find extreme views,and those that do not totally agree with yours.
Such is the nature of a Democracy.
We like to think that all shades of opinion can be respected,but sometimes heated discussion can take place.
If you are offended by this I am sorry.
If Religion has taught you anything,it should be tolerance of others,should it not.
Then again I have yet to meet ANY Religion that teaches tolerance of anyone but it's own followers.

[birdie1971]

Seusse –

“... I was brought up a Roman Catholic but haven't practised in nearly 30 years but still in my heart of hearts the bible's word is true, and although I have [gone] down a different path, I'll never question what I have been taught over the years.”


I would genuinely like to know why you have not practised the Roman Catholic faith for about 30 years and yet you still hold onto your belief. Do you find it objectionable when someone questions your beliefs?

You said, “... I should have kept my mouth shut...”

This comment makes me feel quite sad. It seems as though you are angry at yourself for letting your religious beliefs slip.


Please come back and comment.

[naomi24]

This seems to be the only section on AB where people object to anyone asking questions. I wonder why? Perhaps it's because they don't like the answers.

[birdie1971]

Naomi24 -

Religions people never tire of calling atheists 'intolerant'. I've heard that accusation levelled at atheists time and again. But it's weird because to me it seems the other way around. It's a strange dichotomy that the religious can preach tolerance and peace but seem to baulk at the accusation that their religion is a sham.

Seusse's posts were really interesting when he/she said, “I was brought up a Roman Catholic but haven't practised in nearly 30 years, but still in my heart of hearts the bible's word is true...”

And then continued with, “end of conversation *disagreement* with wyzard66 can't convert the devil eh?”


Presumably, Seusse was or is just another 'default' believer. Someone who has been brought up in a religious or semi-religious environment but who wasn't entirely convinced that it was 'right' but they couldn't put their finger on why this was so. Therefore they go through their life neither believing nor disbelieving in any meaningful sense. They feel that they should believe but they don't really want to commit to any one decision. They also cannot let go completely of their belief because they're terrified of what may happen to them if they're wrong – demonstrated by the devil reference.

A truly lost soul.

[naomi24]

Birdie, I agree. Some people are incapable of looking religion squarely in the eye and seeing it for what it really is. They harbour the remnants of the fear that their initial indoctrination instilled in them, and although they don't actively follow their religion, they hedge their bets just in case it's right.

Not only a lost soul - a very confused one too it seems.