is it alright to not believe everything in the Bible, or follow everything in it?
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You are denying some of the central truths of Scripture and according to the Bible you say you believe in there is no hope for you in  your current state of unbelief.\n\n\nJohn 16:28\nI came forth from the Father and have come into the world. Again, I leave the world and go to the Father.”
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Yeah , maybe we should tell then to read something else, anything else.\n\n"How do I know, the Bible tells me so." It has nice stories and its ok to believe whatever you do. I wish people would be more open to finding out what is really true and what isn't. Would you believe every word of the "Weekly World News"? "The New York Times.?Nazis?\nAny one source?
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yes, I am intersted. I also have to remember that other writings outside of the Bible aren't always true. If what those "early Christians" wrote doesn't match up Biblically, than I have to choose to reject it. not to say that you can't learn things about the time period and culture from these writings.
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Hun the bible is full of contradictions and pretty much the entire bible is full of lies....Im not trying to take away your beliefs but you really need to educate yourself on the truth. Remember.....people of all different religions have faith just like you do...but are they right? are you right? Who can tell....if you want to talk more just feel free to email me. And please....don't believe everything you read in the bible...remember its just a book. Do you believe in Allah? or Zeus? or buddah? NO? there are books about them too.
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If you read the whole Bible, you'll probably stop believing in Heaven.  That is if you read it with an open mind.\n\n\n\nNotice all the people saying you don't have to read the Bible to get into Heaven.  If that was the case why would people have spent so much time writing the instruction manual?  How can you believe in something you know nothing about?  If the only verse you know is John 3:16, I'm pretty sure you're a lost soul.  But beware, if you do read it you'll probably see it for the book of fables it truly is.
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Absolutely.  Read the bible and then watch people try to dispute it.  If you don't read it first you will think they know everything when they are actually lying to the world.
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Seems that every person walking has a slightly different view of the Scriptures than anyone else. You're no different. Neither am I.\n\nUnlike you, I do believe that every word of the Bible is true. God's word would be way too important for Him to let it get distorted.\n\nLike you, however, I wonder A LOT about the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, and what it really meant for humanity. \n\nSince the Bible says, "If you believe in your heart and confess with your mouth that God has raised Him (Jesus)from the dead, thou shalt be saved." AND it also says, "Every knee will bow, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.", it sure sounds to me like everyone will be saved because of Jesus Christ's work on the cross.\n\nI just don't know and I continue to think about it. I know it is totally against everything I've been taught as a Christian, but Martin Luther thought on his own too, thank God.\n\nAnyway, that's where I am today in my faith walk, and I pray that you and I both can get peace with this issue.
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I've always felt that if you do believe in the Bible (I do not), it is not necessary to believe in every word as it is written.  Much of the Bible is written as images and dreams and prophecy.  No one was there to document Adam and Eve's daily activities, so why is Genesis taken literally?\n\nRevelations is set forth figuratively.  I see Genesis the same way.  There does not need to be two individuals that were magically created and everyone spawned from them.  Instead, see Genesis as the birth of man, not literally, but figuratively.  No "Adam" and no "Eve," but the first man and woman to be truly "human".  No fall from a "Garden of Eden", but instead the first human realization of self-awareness and individual thought - something beyond animal - which removed humans from the sight of "God."\n\nIf Genesis is read figuratively, it can sync with science, without destroying God.
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Depending on how you interpret it, yes, the Bible can prove itself wrong, just as much as it can prove itself right.\n\nNo, the Bible didn't say don't believe anything I say. \n\nNo, you don't have to take every word of the Bible literally. So you don't have to be uptight about a "self-centered" God (as you interpreted it rather unjustly), nor to try to be like God in perfection (otherwise, you don't really need the Bible).\n\nThere's no point to asking your question if nothing exists in this world. I suggest you don't get stuck with that notion in your head. THIS WORLD IS FOR YOU TO LIVE IN. NOT FOR HEAVEN NOR FOR HELL, BUT FOR THE LOVE OF GOD THAT IS IN YOU ALL ALONG. \n\nYou found God that was staring at Satan in the face because that was the god you were looking for, thanks to hardboiled, religious fanatics out there who are just as stuck up as their religious/non-religious counterparts. Keep searching. Peace.
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definetly... you cant pick and choose which parts of the bible to believe. it's an all or nothing game and the old testement is part of the bible.
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actually, God does whatever he pleases, so I think you can. \n\nIn fact, the Bible is plagued by "disturbing" episodes regarding people who ask for things that arent very honest. So I dont see a problem. God is god, he will do what he wants. And if you are religious, you will believe God has a higher plan, and "bending" the rules for you is part of that.
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My impression from the Christians on this site (myself included) is that we are trying to at least clear up the confusion about Christianity and the Bible, but whether or not anyone is interested I can't say. \n\n My personal feeling is that if you're going to reject something, say Christ, you should at least know about what you're rejecting.  Some people do understand and reject what the Bible says, but most don't understand at all and have all kinds of pre-conceived notions that they've learned from the culture at large.
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The media, or some of it anyway.  There are sources in the media that I would believe more than others and not doubt it.  The bible I don't believe.
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Here's the deal...Christians believe in God, the son, and the holy spirit.  If they believe all their lives in something that's not true, no harm done.  But if others choose not to believe, and the whole time the Bible was true, then I feel sorry for them.  We SHOULD use the Bible and Christianity as a crutch...that's what God gave it to us for; to use when we are tired, beat, fed up and ready to give up.  When we are at our weakest, that's when he knows we'll call out to him and allow him to be a part of our lives.  If there is no God and the Bible isn't true, then what was it all for, anyway?  If you can answer that, you've done more in your life than everyone else has done since the beginning.
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Yes.  The Bible is an amazing book.  Those who are wise will read it and try to understand it.  The fool simply sits back and says "it all a myth"...
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No, different peoples beliefs on how to worship God. The bible was written by other people, not God...its like a folktale being told...thru the many times it is retold the story changes...The only CLEAR CUT message is that God wants you to believe in him.
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ive read a few of them. they are good books for entertainment. but of course you shouldnt believe what it says. thats just the opinion of the authors veiw of what will happen. the holy bible is the only book anyone should believe.