Register | Sign In


Understanding through Discussion


EvC Forum active members: 65 (9162 total)
4 online now:
Newest Member: popoi
Post Volume: Total: 915,817 Year: 3,074/9,624 Month: 919/1,588 Week: 102/223 Day: 13/17 Hour: 0/1


Thread  Details

Email This Thread
Newer Topic | Older Topic
  
Author Topic:   Determining a book's truth.
pelican
Member (Idle past 4985 days)
Posts: 781
From: australia
Joined: 05-27-2007


Message 31 of 161 (404427)
06-08-2007 8:39 PM


truth about bible?
I have read many books and never have I asked in my summing up of a book, "Is this book true?"
How can I possibly know that? If I did ask and did a hell of a lot of research, I probably would never find out the whole truth, because I did not write it. I would have to take the author's word for the meaning and there lies no proof. There is no writing that does not contain a part of the author.
I form an opinion of books relating to how I am affected. I ask questions of myself. Is there information I relate to? Is it well written? What does the author mean? What led the author to that meaning? I may agree with the author or I may not. The book will mean precisely what I think it means, to me. It may mean something completely different to someone else and that is o.k too.
Why do you use a completely different criteria when reading the book called the bible?

Replies to this message:
 Message 32 by Dr Adequate, posted 06-08-2007 8:54 PM pelican has replied
 Message 34 by Equinox, posted 06-12-2007 3:48 PM pelican has replied

  
pelican
Member (Idle past 4985 days)
Posts: 781
From: australia
Joined: 05-27-2007


Message 33 of 161 (404611)
06-09-2007 2:16 AM
Reply to: Message 32 by Dr Adequate
06-08-2007 8:54 PM


Re: truth about bible?
I'm sorry, I thought I already explained why. If it rings true for me or I relate to the information or story, then it is what it means to me personally. The absolute truth of it is only of concern if I am going to follow it to the letter and guard it with my life.
I believe this is how the bible is perceived as an absolute truth, and even if it is, it will be perceived by the perceiver in a way the perceiver can understand.
I see absolutely no point in debating it. It means this to one and that to another. Each one of us individually decides what is true and of course if you have a group supporting the belief then it really must be true, hey?

This message is a reply to:
 Message 32 by Dr Adequate, posted 06-08-2007 8:54 PM Dr Adequate has not replied

  
pelican
Member (Idle past 4985 days)
Posts: 781
From: australia
Joined: 05-27-2007


Message 35 of 161 (405433)
06-12-2007 9:29 PM
Reply to: Message 34 by Equinox
06-12-2007 3:48 PM


Re: truth about bible?
I believe the bible and other such books that provide guidance should definately be viewed with skepticism. Most, if not all, of the information offered contains the author's and reader's perceptions. Rarely will two humans have the same view point of the view. The whole truth cannot be contained outside of self.
I feel the book called the bible demonstrates the different perceptions in action. Be very wary, I feel.
As for me reading the bible? Yuk! It's one long horror story that puts the fear of god up me.

This message is a reply to:
 Message 34 by Equinox, posted 06-12-2007 3:48 PM Equinox has replied

Replies to this message:
 Message 60 by Equinox, posted 06-14-2007 12:51 PM pelican has not replied

  
pelican
Member (Idle past 4985 days)
Posts: 781
From: australia
Joined: 05-27-2007


Message 68 of 161 (405776)
06-14-2007 8:47 PM


Holy book?
There seems much to discuss on the bible unlike any other book in circulation. Why is this? Why is it so important to clarlify this book? What does it matter? Neil Walsh's god books are inspired by god, why aren't they in the same category? What is this need to cling to the writings of an ancient book? I see the bible vehemently defended and I wonder what the defenders are so afraid of?

  
Newer Topic | Older Topic
Jump to:


Copyright 2001-2023 by EvC Forum, All Rights Reserved

™ Version 4.2
Innovative software from Qwixotic © 2024