Why when someone ask a SPRITUAL question do we get all the crap about the novel called the bible?
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For some people that's all they know to talk about.
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That's because parts of it seem contradictory or counter-intuitive if you take them literally, or out of historical or literal context.  After all, the Bible is a set of books written by different people in different languages thousands of years ago.  It is only reasonable that there would be something lost in the translation, especially given the ambiguity of the English language.  It may also require a great deal of research to resolve the issues you confront them with, and they satisfied themselves of what they believe and do not remember how to explain it to you.  Ignorance and laziness are also sometimes reasons, but there are some people who are able to explain those issues to you.  If you really want good answers to your questions, you should try a few apologetics websites.
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Well, in my opinion... There's a part of them that's insecure about their faith. When anything (such as the controversial Da Vinci Code) threatens their faith, or attempts to prove it wrong, their defense mechanisms spring up. They know they could be wrong about their faith, and that's what's making them so irate. I think people are starting to forget that the bible is "just a book" too.
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The Bible was written by people and has a bias.  We read it to attempt to interpret what God means.  Since God lives within us, if we pay attention to our hearts we'll know what's right.
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No the bible is just a story book that idiots take too seriously.
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I'm sure you'll be told you're reading the wrong version of the bible. everytime someone finds something bad in one of them, there's either a contradictory statement for rebuttal or it's just the wrong version.
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there are over a hundred different versions of the bible, all claiming to be the "word of God" -- that alone should tell you how ridiculous it is.\n\npeople need to get an education!\n\ngo ahead, xians!  give me all your thumbs down, like a bunch of whiney little kids!!!
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good question the christian bible is one of the most contradicting books ever
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Because they're narrow-minded and stupid. I've read the book too (and I'm CATHOLIC for Christ's sake) and I agree that it is a lovely piece of FICTION. If they can't see that, then I feel very sorry for your friends because they are missing out on a wonderful book.
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Everything in opposition of the Bible drives them crazy. It's already been established that it is fiction, and not even an original piece of work as it was stolen from other writers. But some people believe that it is really possible. That's their perogrative. I have not seen the movie so I can't comment on the contents. \n\nBut I agree you really do have to wonder when someone gets that upset over something. Perhaps it's not near as strong and firm as people would like you to believe if they get that threatened by a work of fiction.
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I agree with what you are saying. And I think some christians get hung up on certain scriptures about same sex relationships because they don't understand those scriptures in context. \n\nGood articles on that here:\nhttp://www.mccchurch.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Resources/SexualitySpirituality/Sexuality_Spirituali.htm\n\nFollow up: Do you see what I mean about all the people who don't understand those scriptures in context? Not one of them can be bothered with reading the articles and learning something new. It is a shame to see people so close minded.
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You see how angry Christians get when you call the Bible "fairy tales"?  The reason they get so angry is because you are attacking the very foundation of their lives, and their perception of their entire world.\n\nThey have never considered an existence without a belief in these fairy tales.  And for you to call them this, is a stoning offense.\n\nThat's why they still believe them.  They have been brainwashed since birth to give credence to the bible.  And no matter how ridiculous these beliefs may be, they won't dare question it, and will react quite angrily to anyone who does.  And I think in most cases, insulting their intelligence actually has the opposite effect you would desire.\n\nInstead, I would simply post non-offensive questions that they will have to think about to answer.  That's all you can do.  Get them thinking.  Because they won't listen to what you or I tell them.  They'll have to open their own eyes first.
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The Bible is a mythological tale. Do you actually believe that the red seas parted or that stone became bread? Perhaps there was a saint and he had many followers, Also perhaps some of the incidents described did happen, but the truth has been exxagerated to become a description of a super-human. And therefore, take the Bible, or for that matter most of the Holy Books with a pinch of salt. It is meant to evoke faith and thankfulness that there is a superpower above us who can do things that we can't(simply translated to hope!) Again, many versions of The Bible exist. Popular ones do not refer to Mary or his descendents.
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Because they dont want us to know anything and things hidden from us. Whereas the bible has been re-written and re-written by man in diffrent languages. Some parts of the bible were actually left out. It never did make it due to the majority of other churches in 1st centery. The book of enoch and St thomas was never mention. In fact back then, they never did workship any female aspects as mention in the hidden scrolls.. and were supose to believe what man has interpreted and wrote what ever they wanted to wrote? I dont think so...is why I study all religions and take religion like a buffet, I get what I agree on and leave the rest behind and just pray about it.
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I'm an ordained evangelical minister and see no problem with either the movie or the book. The problem is that Dan Brown has stated that the book and movie are fictional, but Christians say it's misleading--but their problem is that they are trying to pick apart DVC without going to the Bible to find out what is true in DVC and what isn't. If they'd just stick with the Bible as their source for truth and read it and absorb it, and keep in mind that DVC is fiction, then it's absolutely no problem. I just wonder how many Christians are seeing the movie or reading the book without opening their Bibles. :-(
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Wow! Some of the people that gave you answers should learn to be a little more excepting of other religions! Mormons probably think that their veiws are a load of crap too! Anyway, I think that you are over looking the fact that changes in the bible did cause a bit of controversy. And I think that maybe since The Book of Mormon hasn't been changed alot in the past (if at all), then they don't want to ruin such a holy and unchanged thing.
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because the bible is fiction, full of self-contradicting garbage and most of the "authors" are anonymous.  it is one of the most poorly written mythical stories of all time.\n\nproof that the bible is false?  simple.  2 points.\n\n1. What you pointed out.  Nobody, NOBODY, gets the same message from it.  Hundreds of different denominations exist to worship, and they in-fight and battle one another constantly about it.  (One example -- look at all the christian church people who wish to make gay marriage illegal, even though it is blessed and performed by other christian churches, like episcopals).\n2. the bible (buy-bull) exists in over ONE HUNDRED different versions, editions and translations.  Each different, each claiming to be the word of God.  You don't get any more ridiculous than that.  YOU DON'T EVEN NEED DIFFERENT PEOPLE INTERPRETING IT DIFFERENTLY - THE BIBLE ITSELF EXISTS IN OVER 100 DIFFERENT FORMS, SAYING DIFFERENT THINGS!!  \n\nROFLMMFAO!!!!!\n\nIt is clearly a false myth that none of its followers can agree upon.