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I get what you are saying about the Bible containing information that couldn't have been known at the time it was written, as a hypothetical way to prove that i
by javert 6y ago
I get what you are saying about the Bible containing information that couldn't have been known at the time it was written, as a hypothetical way to prove that it was divinely inspired. I'm not convinced, but I think it's an interesting argument. Well, it's an argument, let's say that.
Do you know if there's a good source that collects all of these types of claims in one place?
Would you drop your faith if you stopped being convinced that this kind of thing was good evidence?
When I was a teenager I believed in the Bible codes [1], which is a similar idea. But I eventually had to admit that I didn't have good evidence to support that argument.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bible_code https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bible_code
- freekisanders 6y agoReading this thread with interest (even though it is off-topic). I'm also a Christian. What convinced me (among other things) is historical and scientific accuracy. As said, there is enough prove for the historical existence of persons like Jesus and David. And many biblical events and dates can be confirmed through archaeology. As to scientific claims, a good collection of articles would be: https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/science/ https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/science/ One that fits your question: https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/watchtower-no1-2018-jan-feb/is-the-bible-outdated/ https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/watchtower-no1-2018-...
- javert 6y agoI got a response from "freekisanders" that can only be seen with "showdead" turned on. I am reposting here because he made a legitimate comment and it should be seen by people. Freekisanders---if you see this, you need to make a new HN account. Mods---please un-dead this guy, he seems benevolent. Here is his comment: Reading this thread with interest (even though it is off-topic). I'm also a Christian. What convinced me (among other things) is historical and scientific accuracy. As said, there is enough prove for the historical existence of persons like Jesus and David. And many biblical events and dates can be confirmed through archaeology. As to scientific claims, a good collection of articles would be: https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/science/ https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/science/ One that fits your question: https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/watchtower-no1-2018-jan-feb/is-the-bible-outdated/ https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/watchtower-no1-2018-...
- freeksanders 6y agoThank you for your reply, and for telling me I died. Haven't posted a comment in a long time, and unfortunately I can't see that I'm dead :) Made a new account as suggested.