So, I have been reading the bible and.....

[5spdfrk]

It just weird to me that you have to fill in the blanks on something that is so concrete in people's eyes...like the bible

In an abstract way, that is the definition of Faith.

[Tracy]

In an abstract way, that is the definition of Faith.

Well I hate faith! I get what you are saying. I just think that some people take it so seriously and are so sure about "what the bible says". I mean, if we are left to fill in the blanks for some things, how are some other things so exact?

[5spdfrk]

Well I hate faith! I get what you are saying. I just think that some people take it so seriously and are so sure about "what the bible says". I mean, if we are left to fill in the blanks for some things, how are some other things so exact?

Filling in the blanks about where Cain and Abel's wives came from is not a big deal, and not what Christianity is founded upon. Mostly what's 100% w/o a shadow of doubt exact is the important stuff.

Although, I think many things were left vague to make us think on our own, and allow us to define our own convictions.

The term "Christian" is so widely used and abused. This causes problems in many eyes, but especially those curious about this faith that many base their entire lives on. They look at people who call themselves Christians, and see hypocrites. This pushes them away from wanting to know more. I applaud you for wanting to know all you can about every religion. You have to know both sides before you can argue for one.

[Tracy]

Filling in the blanks about where Cain and Abel's wives came from is not a big deal, and not what Christianity is founded upon. Mostly what's 100% w/o a shadow of doubt exact is the important stuff.

Although, I think many things were left vague to make us think on our own, and allow us to define our own convictions.

The term "Christian" is so widely used and abused. This causes problems in many eyes, but especially those curious about this faith that many base their entire lives on. They look at people who call themselves Christians, and see hypocrites. This pushes them away from wanting to know more. I applaud you for wanting to know all you can about every religion. You have to know both sides before you can argue for one.

You're right. It's not that big of a deal. It's just my first question. It's an immediate thing that I thought of when I read about Cain and Abel's children.

I'll have more that will be more serious, I'm sure.

[5spdfrk]

You're right. It's not that big of a deal. It's just my first question. It's an immediate thing that I thought of when I read about Cain and Abel's children.

I'll have more that will be more serious, I'm sure.

Cool, hopefully I will have some insight for you.

[Jaimecbr900]

Think of the Bible as a road map.

I can tell you that 85 south is the fastest way to downtown from here. It's the straightest, the widest, the fastest. YOU may want to take a different route eventhough the destination is the same. After you get there once and figure out that going a way which has a million traffic signals, small cramped streets, and a bunch of pot holes is not as good you will then go down 85 south like I suggested the first time.

Bible doesn't tell you every minute detail about a lot of things, otherwise it be a mile thick. It does however tell you that 85 south is the quickest way to get where you wanna go. So the key is to have the "map" and to pay attention. If you do, you will see that the message that God created LIFE in the form of a man and woman is the important part (85 south ) and not that it may assume incest down the road (the long way around).

Know what I mean?

The Bible is filled with everyday drama like lying, cheating, sex, laughter, crying, happy, sad, and it even has some specific instructions on how to behave. It is very confusing to read sometimes, but the overall message is the same......God gave his only son as the ultimate sacrifice to save humanity and if you believe what that means, you will be rewarded. The road map is what you need in order to get somewhere, right? Well the Bible is that road map that will tell you how to get that "reward".

[Killer]

Think of the Bible as a road map.

I can tell you that 85 south is the fastest way to downtown from here. It's the straightest, the widest, the fastest. YOU may want to take a different route eventhough the destination is the same. After you get there once and figure out that going a way which has a million traffic signals, small cramped streets, and a bunch of pot holes is not as good you will then go down 85 south like I suggested the first time.

Bible doesn't tell you every minute detail about a lot of things, otherwise it be a mile thick. It does however tell you that 85 south is the quickest way to get where you wanna go. So the key is to have the "map" and to pay attention. If you do, you will see that the message that God created LIFE in the form of a man and woman is the important part (85 south ) and not that it may assume incest down the road (the long way around).

Know what I mean?

The Bible is filled with everyday drama like lying, cheating, sex, laughter, crying, happy, sad, and it even has some specific instructions on how to behave. It is very confusing to read sometimes, but the overall message is the same......God gave his only son as the ultimate sacrifice to save humanity and if you believe what that means, you will be rewarded. The road map is what you need in order to get somewhere, right? Well the Bible is that road map that will tell you how to get that "reward".

nicely put....

our preacher was saying the other day... that even if he knew there wasn't a heaven or hell, that he'd still think living by the bible would be the best way to live...

it would keep you out of trouble, you'd be a good person, we wouldn't have so many std problems, not as much crime.. all that stuff... and basically he's right. even if you don't believe in heaven or hell or God... the bible still lays down a pretty good way to live...