Let me ask this. Would you still believe in God if the Bible was proven to be edited severely? Would that make a difference of whether or not you believe in God?
Would you still believe in God if...
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Fear is but something to be overcome.
I think the idea of God transcends simply the Bible and is a "known" sort of experience for all peoples, regardless of religion.
The idea of Jesus being the Son of God and dying for our sins.....yeah, I could see that being an issue.
The idea of Jesus being the Son of God and dying for our sins.....yeah, I could see that being an issue.
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yes. I would still believe. I am very sure the Supreme and Almighty Creator of the Universe can make sure that what we consider His word...IS His word. Thus the Bible would still contain what God wants it to. 
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As someone who believes the Bible already shows signs of editing in its compiling, I can say it wouldn't affect my belief in God. God is not captured in a book.
On a textual analysis level, I'd be interested in seeing the progression of the editing, but that's a different matter.
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I believe that in some ways, it does show signs of major editing, and that hasn't hurt my faith in God one bit.
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If you believe in Jesus(as in you believe that he was the son of God as he claims to be), would that affect how you view Jesus, if the Bible was proven to be edited?
Allow me to consider worst case scenario, what if the Bible was edited after-the-fact about Jesus and who he said he was, or if it was proven that Christianity flat out borrowed its concepts from another religion, do you think that would hurt your faith in him? I'm not looking to condemn you if you do, I just want to know what people honestly think here.
Allow me to consider worst case scenario, what if the Bible was edited after-the-fact about Jesus and who he said he was, or if it was proven that Christianity flat out borrowed its concepts from another religion, do you think that would hurt your faith in him? I'm not looking to condemn you if you do, I just want to know what people honestly think here.
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The Torah has been always been authentic. I have issues with the NT though. But it doesn't change my belief and faith in God. Scripture is given through the Prophets to give a message, having faith in God and scripture are two different things.
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The reason I ask is that I have been studying the origins of Christianity for a while now. Its been exhausting trying to sift through the history of the Old and New Testaments and seeing if the message is consistent throughout.
I feel overwhelmed, but please do not dismiss my question; its still something I'd like answered.
I feel overwhelmed, but please do not dismiss my question; its still something I'd like answered.
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I'm just having trouble in having faith that the god the scriptures are talking about is a real, living god. My faith has been shot to pieces, but I still believe in a creator.
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Sorry to hear that. Do you mind sharing the questions which shot your faith to pieces? Maybe we could answer them.
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Its a lot of things.
Why does God reveal himself to very few people?
How can we trust in God and Jesus's character if the Bible has been edited so much?
What about all the other religions that are similar to Judaism/Christianity or that have similar origins/beliefs? Zoroastrianism (the BIGGEST issue for me regarding Christianity with its origins.) and Sumerian (particularly the bit about the great flood) are some examples.
Why do we have so many different interpretations of who "is saved and who isn't?" Is it by grace or by works? Do i have to be baptised or do i not? Do I have to say a certain prayer or will my faith alone compensate? Do i have to dance on my right foot or my left foot? I've caught myself thinking I'd rather just go to hell if i had to jump through so many obscure and seemingly trite hoops, because I'm bound to guess wrong anyways. Does anyone know??? Does it matter what I do or how I do it???
Not to mention there are some historical discrepancies in the Bible. Take Joshua and the wall of Jericho for an example. According to Joshua, the Israelites marched around the wall and it came tumbling down. Archeologists are saying that the walls of Jericho were rebuilt and taken down several times before Joshua came.......about 300-1000 years before he did.
Why does God reveal himself to very few people?
How can we trust in God and Jesus's character if the Bible has been edited so much?
What about all the other religions that are similar to Judaism/Christianity or that have similar origins/beliefs? Zoroastrianism (the BIGGEST issue for me regarding Christianity with its origins.) and Sumerian (particularly the bit about the great flood) are some examples.
Why do we have so many different interpretations of who "is saved and who isn't?" Is it by grace or by works? Do i have to be baptised or do i not? Do I have to say a certain prayer or will my faith alone compensate? Do i have to dance on my right foot or my left foot? I've caught myself thinking I'd rather just go to hell if i had to jump through so many obscure and seemingly trite hoops, because I'm bound to guess wrong anyways. Does anyone know??? Does it matter what I do or how I do it???
Not to mention there are some historical discrepancies in the Bible. Take Joshua and the wall of Jericho for an example. According to Joshua, the Israelites marched around the wall and it came tumbling down. Archeologists are saying that the walls of Jericho were rebuilt and taken down several times before Joshua came.......about 300-1000 years before he did.
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Who amongst you doesn't see life as permanent?
It's clearly been edited, and has admittedly been edited by the RCC; and it does not affect my belief, and knowing, of YWHW
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The Bible has errors in it, imo. It has been translated over and over by MAN. I still believe in God.
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funny thing. Its actually been proven to be the most consistent ancient text we've got. Time and time again. All the edits and such that Ehrman et al... like to point to to "prove" that man has horribly messed with it over time are actually minor things like spelling issues. The overall doctrine has never been changed.
so its not something I'd ever have to worry about. God has preserved His Word
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Yes. God is self evident, but the idea that Jesus is God... or that God is accurately described in a book written by humans... requires that I have faith. If the book is wrong, then I will regard its inaccuracies as inaccurate, but I will retain the same basic thoughts about God's existence.
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funny thing. Its actually been proven to be the most consistent ancient text we've got. Time and time again. All the edits and such that Ehrman et al... like to point to to "prove" that man has horribly messed with it over time are actually minor things like spelling issues. The overall doctrine has never been changed.
so its not something I'd ever have to worry about. God has preserved His Word
Agreed. Besides, various contradictions and discrepancies have been "proven" before, and the Bible still stands. So, with the next round of "proofs," I'd want to know the methods used, the credentials of those doing the "proving," and how they obtained their results.
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