Oh Wise and Worldy Ledgies

[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.