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I just checked in before I turned on the TV. All this has made my brain hurt (actually probably the caffeine). I read a file off of the itanakh site. The one I read (there are a lot) was The Narrative Form of Genesis 1: Cosmogenic Yes, Scientific No. It was good. I really have some praying to...

Thanks to everyone who replied. I think I have my question answered with the concept that the bible uses literary devices to get across it's intent. I'm going to pray about it to ask what God has to say about this theory. This is a great place to debate/find answers and get information. I hope...

Yep, that is something that I'm going to ask God about when I get there (the Judas thing). I've heard the geneologies are different because one is Mary's and one is Joseph's. Maybe. Maybe not. Anyway your point is that I should try and understand why the bible disagrees with itself before I...

Yeah, been there done that. I studied the bible in University courses way before I was a Christian. It fascinated/repelled me. Take care. Connie

Makes sense. It's not like there is an actual 4 headed beast like in Daniel. We are supposed to figure out what they represent. Connie

Okay, I'll buy that for a dollar. There are instances in the bible where literary effects are used. I looks like I need to examine my bible a little closer...and buy another study guide (or two...lol) Connie

Smile...it doesn't seem very rational does it. If I was seeing this 6 years ago I'd be thinking the same as you. BUT, there is one thing that I know, and that God exists. I maybe can't explain it to you in a way that you will accept, I didn't come here to convince you, I came here to get peace...

If the whole bible is metaphorical then how does it help me live. It is of no help whatsoever if one cannot distinguish between how God asks us to live and things that are stories of faith. Or do we have to be Wiley E. Coyote super genius in order to tell what are commands and what are...

Okay, I'm no english major. But I can see the rhythm through the first chapter. Does that mean I have to look for this kind of stuff throughout the bible? Kinda brings me to a new level of reading the bible. Scary. Things are much easier when we aren't relying on my english talents. I will pray...

Okay, that is sort of the way I am leaning but someone I know said to me a number of things: 1. If creation is a allegory, why stop there. Maybe the whole book could be an allegory. Where do you stop? 2. Genesis is written like an account of history. We have the whole Abraham thing and Lot...

A. If we were Vulcan that would be true but I don't know anyone who can claim that they do not have a emotional attachment (just look at the pharmaceutical industry). B. I have real reasons for believing God is real/the bible is true. They simply trump the question of whether the bible is...

Well then, I guess I'll have to send in my resignation to the science club. lol. Seriously, even if you are a scientist and have definite beliefs, aren't you being a little hasty. I mean, if you were trying to solve my problem, how have others supported the literal bible case. Even if you...

Smile. Welllll, isn't that in reality what a hypothesis is? I want a plausible explanation as to how the bible can be correct and the earth can still be billions of years old. If there is no plausible explanation of this I will believe the implausible because I believe God can do anything. Connie

I'm a Christian. Have been a Christian for 4-5 years (I have it written the date in my bible but forgot the verse I recorded it next to). I'm also an engineer. I've been happily ignoring the whole bible is literal debate until it came to my church. Now, I need a way to put my biblical beliefs...

A naturopath is a person (sometimes they are doctors but not often) that specializes in homeopathic remedies and other natural cures. A homeopathic remedy is a small dose (teeny tiny pills) that you put under your tongue that solve medical problems that you have in your life. Often they are made...

Thanks Angel and Berry: I went to bed yesterday at 5:00 and didn't get up until this morning at 8:00...d'oh. Didn't get to give hubby breakfast in bed. But that sort of answers my question. If I can sleep that long I'm definitely not hypo :clap:. That is good news. I've been on a new food...

Hi everyone: I haven't been in here in a long time. Probably 6 months or so because I've been feeling so well. Haven't been cycling at all. Last night I couldn't sleep at all... now that is very troubling to me. That is usually a sign that I'm hypo although there were days before bipolar that I...

I think that Paul was honour bound to correct Peter publically because he was causing a rift in the church. Causing the gentiles to be thought of as second-class citizens. I think that God called Paul to publically point out what had happened and how he had handled it so that it could be handled...

My husband has the most awesome Holy Spirit stories. One time he was driving down the road and was worrying about something he had no business worrying about. We were going through a lot of stuff at the time but he kept getting the message that he should trust in God from the bible to the...

Oh I was so wrong...I originally did a study of the greek at Olivetree.com which basically just takes the KJV and makes it match the greek. When I went to the original Greek...at www.zhubert.com it was a much closer match to the NIV. In fact it was nowhere near the KJV. In Him, Connie