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Alexandra,
You are incorrect. The Dead Sea Scrolls proved that the Bible has been faithfully reproduced throughout the centuries with the only small mistakes being is slight misspellings and punctuation errors. It is 99.8% accurate to the original text. I do believe in God and I pity those who do not. Theirs is a life without hope. This life is the best it will ever be for them while it is the worst it will ever be for me. The hope that springs eternal from faith helps get you through the tribulations of this life.

Edited by request. Alexandra stated that she disagreed with texasdave and sticks by her previous post. She also states that she edited this post under duress for which the moderator thanks her....- Bible Basics Forum Moderator

Sure. Minus a few books and parables, heavily edited per King James' instructions, reworked and revised to reflect modern language--which totally changed meanings. Truly reflective of the original text. NOT!

Is that what he said? ***!! Where does he get these statistics - ?!?



He came up with this one in the 'Abortion is Murder' thread... Kinda fond of the ol' "99%" isn't he?
The whole concept of accepting the Bible as completely accurate and true to the original doesn't hold water, even with distinguished, educated and advanced members of the clergy... they obviously haven't been put right by our resident world expert here....
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A very interesting take on the "Great Flood" and how Noah's children came to be the last to live the very long lives was written by Madeline L'Engle as part of her "Wrinkle in Time" series. It was "Many Waters" - actually a story about the twin brothers Sandy and Dennys who weren't the geniuses in the family. But it's one of those great reads that kinda makes you go "hmmmm, I wonder, nah!"

Just fun for a light afternoon.

"Where does he get these statistics - ?!?"

Out of thin air.

8o)

Look them up.

OK!!!

I guess I have been away for too long!!

First and foremost, I want everyone to stop and take a look at what forum you are in.

In here we adhere to the truth and validity of the Bible as God's Word. It's literal. If you don't agree, that's fine, but there will be no bullying in MY forum.

If you are not willing to accept what is said regarding this truth about the Bible, then your in the wrong room.

I don't know how other forums are run here at Bella, but there is a Bella Online Forums code of conduct that is general across the board for everyone here. In this forum, there is also a code of conduct:

1. We will not challenge the Bible as the Word of God.

2. We don't have to agree with one another, but we will not judge God.

3. If we don't know what a certain scripture means or says we will look it up in our own Bible and discuss what it says to us personally.

4. We will recognize that in the rest of the world we always face harsh criticism and negative reactions, but here everyone is safe.

5. Jesus Christ is Lord, Son and Saviour. He will be respected at all times.

6. We will treat everyone the way we expect everyone to treat us.

7. If you can't adhere to this code of conduct, then you need to find another forum.

8. I am the moderator of this forum and if you receive an email from me asking you to edit a post, then you must do it or be expelled.

I am a fair person, but I have been moderating this forum for 5 years now, and I have seen alot of stuff. I refuse to be a babysitter and expect everyone to behave like an adult, so I developed this code of conduct for everyone here. I guess I'll have to repost it here in the forum.

Now we can continue this discussion...

PS, if you have to ignore someone, then maybe this thread is not for you... just food for thought...

Glad to see you back Jenna!
I was wondering when you'd get in here with us (it was getting kind of lonely sometimes... <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />)

Have you ever read L'Engle's story? (She is a Christian, BTW, but writes fantasies in much the same vein that CS Lewis did with the Narnia tales).