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Originally Posted by JMS
it does contain a fantastic story with no supporting evidence.
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This is a factually inaccurate statement. There is more archeological evidences of historical events and people in the Bible than in any other book of antiquity. (referencing events of the relevant time periods)
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Originally Posted by JMS
...do my comments demonstrate equality and objectivity? yes, in the proper contexts.
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Rush Limbaugh used the same arguement when he was trying to convince ESPN executives that his comments about Donovan McNabb's 0-2 record needed to be taken in context.
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Originally Posted by JMS
...equality as in civil (gay) rights vs "religiously motivated" bigotry. objective as in fact vs fiction, seeing is believing vs believing is seeing.
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I have a feeling that since you mentioned "gay rights" quite a few times, that this issue is really the foundation of your motivation to discredit the Bible. You are not stupid, so you must know that the Bible isn't exactly "pro-homosexual rights". It is my opinion that each gay man and woman must come to a decision about their choices. Will God approve or disapprove?
YOU ARE NOT ALONE, the liars, cheats, idolitors, murders, and other "sinners" have a place right along side you. I have a place right along side of you. Roman's 3:23 says, "All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." So if the Bible is true, then it is impossible to count yourself worthy of life eternal.
So how can anyone possibly be reconciled to God? The answer is in the life, death and resurection of God's Son. I don't drink to excess anymore, because of the work His Son has done for me. I know of people who were in the gay community who are no longer living that lifestyle, because of His Son. I know people who are no longer given to thievery, drugs, and violence, because of His Son.
My point here is that I was also a man who searched long and hard to find an intellectual excuse for my moral life. After failing without hope, I had to come to the conclusion that, the Bible also makes sense because its the only believable Book about the unbelievable. A Book writen by God, how the God of all there is, rescued a sinful people by paying the price for their sin with the blood of His Son.
I guess you have to get past that, before you can benefit from the Bible's message. If you can't get past that, then all the other fantastic stories are meaningless. I would consider it intellectually honest if you gave the Bible a serious look, before you sling around words like "fairy-tale". As a former police officer, and U.S.Army Officer, I have a strict standard of evidence. I must say, the Bible won me over, beyond reasonable doubt.