You believe what you're told to believe.

The bible doesn't encourage critical thinking, and this thread is a testament to that.

the Bible was written for people who could'nt count. I mean really, they couldn't read or write either. The arabic-numbers of today weren't available. The few scholars who could read the old testament praised it verbose to the masses

This post was edited by the_rest on Feb 4 2017 12:39am

how about we say 6-23hour+56 minute days to find a compromise between science and the bible

Acts 2:42-47 NIV

42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

It looks to me like the believers all gathered together to fellowship. They devoted themselves to the apostle's teaching. Are you saying that over 3000 people who devoted themselves to the apostle's teaching, that not even one person would pick up something at fault about the teaching if there was something at fault? I mean you are a single person going against what 3000 people believed. They were the ones who took to breaking the bread and to prayer. They were the ones who knew and studied the Scriptures every single day. They all were given a free choice to make. They didn't have to do it. Why did they do it then? Why did over 3000 people devote themselves to the apostle's teaching? They did it because of what they believed. They weighed up the evidence presented to them and not a single person out of those 3000 had any reason to doubt the scriptures.

So tell me again how the Bible doesn't encourage critical thinking?



If you are going to say that you might as well have perfect spelling to make your own posts look more convincing.

What are you actually saying though? If the Bible was written for people who couldn't count does that mean that Albert Einstein can't count? Or what about Isaac Newton? Are you saying that he couldn't count either because he read the Bible and believed what was written?

You don't even need to read the whole thing, just read the bold parts to see the names of some scientists you might know. Tell me how they couldn't count just because they read the Bible and believed?

http://www.godandscience.org/apologetics/sciencefaith.html

'You don't even need to read the whole thing, just read the bold parts to see the names of some scientists you might know. Tell me how they couldn't count: just because they read the Bible and believed?'

seems like you got your answer from God.

"Isaac Newton (1642-1727)
In optics, mechanics, and mathematics, Newton was a figure of undisputed genius and innovation. In all his science (including chemistry) he saw mathematics and numbers as central. What is less well known is that he was devoutly religious and saw numbers as involved in understanding God's plan for history from the Bible. He did a considerable work on biblical numerology, and, though aspects of his beliefs were not orthodox, he thought theology was very important. In his system of physics, God was essential to the nature and absoluteness of space. In Principia he stated, "The most beautiful system of the sun, planets, and comets, could only proceed from the counsel and dominion of an intelligent and powerful Being.""

Your well known Isaac Newton was obviously very good at mathematics. You claimed that because he was a Christian that he couldn't count. That is what I want you to explain to me. How is Isaac Newton unable to count just because he was a Christian?

yeah that was well said, this CPK001 better learn his lesson and never come back here IMO.

I would have but unfortunately you didn't start that sentence with a capital letter.

do not freakin' missinterpret. I said the bible was written for people who couldn't count: Moses' freed slaves.

btw about Newton: you say he couldn't count ? well, you're close. I watched a documentary about Newton's life. Most of it was horrible heresy: trying to get the philosophal stone and black magic

This post was edited by the_rest on Feb 4 2017 11:36am

Me misinterpret? Never! What makes you think that I would ever do anything of the kind?