Oh Wise and Worldy Ledgies

[mylittledemon]

Originally Posted by DrummerDeanna

I mean they used the Bible to discriminate against Black people - and women. Anyway...I'm not a valid Christian anyway so what does my opinion matter

Thats funny because the Bible states that the Lord is the Lord of all men, regardless of colour and creed. Its a shame someone would use that book for such purposes.

[mikeschmike]

Originally Posted by mylittledemon

Thats funny because the Bible states that the Lord is the Lord of all men, regardless of colour and creed. Its a shame someone would use that book for such purposes.

Strange things happen when the word of "one" is being interpreted by billions of people.

[Sarah]

Originally Posted by mikeschmike

Strange things happen when the word of "one" is being interpreted by billions of people.

Strange that the word of one is written in a book that hasn't been changed in FOR FREAKIN EVER. Because, you know, miracles totally stopped happening.

I'll believe the word of one when it's spoken to me. Not when it's beaten into me at a brainwashing service.

[DrummerDeanna]

Originally Posted by Sarah

Strange that the word of one is written in a book that hasn't been changed in FOR FREAKIN EVER. Because, you know, miracles totally stopped happening.

I'll believe the word of one when it's spoken to me. Not when it's beaten into me at a brainwashing service.

But the thing is - it HAS been changed over the years. Always by a bunch of men - a bunch of men with agendas. There have been numerous redactions made to the Bible over the years - which further dilutes its absolute truthiness.

Anyway.

Originally Posted by mld

Thats funny because the Bible states that the Lord is the Lord of all men, regardless of colour and creed. Its a shame someone would use that book for such purposes.

Why is that funny? Because it happened? Because it further proves that people can, have and continue to use the Bible as a weapon against certain people?

It is a shame that people would use the book for such purposes. I was always taught that Bible is a guide, a tool - and not a weapon.

[Sarah]

Originally Posted by DrummerDeanna

But the thing is - it HAS been changed over the years. Always by a bunch of men - a bunch of men with agendas. There have been numerous redactions made to the Bible over the years - which further dilutes its absolute truthiness.

Anyway.

By changed I mean "added to". As in, teh stories.

[DrummerDeanna]

Originally Posted by Sarah

By changed I mean "added to". As in, teh stories.

Gotcha. Yeah - that always bothered me as a young Catholic tot...I would harass my mom and grandma with "why are all the stories so ooooold!?!"

Never did get an answer

[carrie721]

Originally Posted by DrummerDeanna

Gotcha. Yeah - that always bothered me as a young Catholic tot...I would harass my mom and grandma with "why are all the stories so ooooold!?!"

Never did get an answer

"ma, the bible is a done deal!"

[mylittledemon]

Originally Posted by DrummerDeanna

But the thing is - it HAS been changed over the years. Always by a bunch of men - a bunch of men with agendas. There have been numerous redactions made to the Bible over the years - which further dilutes its absolute truthiness.

Anyway.

Why is that funny? Because it happened? Because it further proves that people can, have and continue to use the Bible as a weapon against certain people?

It is a shame that people would use the book for such purposes. I was always taught that Bible is a guide, a tool - and not a weapon.

Well I didnt mean LITERALLY funny...just funny that, looking back, that someone could even believe the discrimination against blacks, or women was "right" by using the Bible as motivator. It says plainly the Lord is the Lord of all men, regardless of colour and creed, or nation, etc. I would say those passages would make it crystal clear that those preaching such a message are not of God, and to use the Bible as such a weapon for their own gain, or purpose would weed them out as the wolves.

[mylittledemon]

Originally Posted by Sarah

I'll believe the word of one when it's spoken to me. Not when it's beaten into me at a brainwashing service.

Seeing is believing they say. Then again, you're confusing church dogma with Biblical text.

[Sarah]

Originally Posted by mylittledemon

Seeing is believing they say. Then again, you're confusing church dogma with Biblical text.

What else is there to go on? It's still belief in something just because someone else says it's so... without any proof.