The Bible... 100% Factual?

[Joseph]

The Bible has been the most interpreted and
mis-interpreted Book ever published. The main
reason being that since man founded Religion
history has shown that although society has
become more civilized, Religion continues to
be used as a political tool for power and the
micro-managing of people's lives. Issues such
as Abortion, Gambling(besides Bingo), Women
priesthood, Gays, and Prostitution are always
in the forefront reaping huge dollars in contribution for expensive administrative and political campaigns. If Religious leaders of
our time publicly acknowledge that Religious and Denominational differences are not reasons for continued War or Discrimination,
we as people would believe more in Religious
and Church teachings for a better World for
everyone. Imagine greater opportunites which
can arise despite ethnic or current economic
status, from a more 'efficient society', which acknowledges the foundation of One God,
and the peacefull acceptance of all other God
loving religions. This great historical
human flaw is the main reason the Bible will
always be open to interpretation. Jesus spoke
about the High priest during his time on Earth. The same concerns about mis-interpretation and manipulation have been expressed through the centuries by many. The
witch hunts in the 1800's, women's rights, different types of slavery, all used strong
belief to gain freedom. A unified Religious
community would have been able to override these 'historical obstacles'more effectively. What is your opinion? God Bless.


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[Xiomara]

Dear Joseph:

Having participated in debates
at school, political subjects interests me
the most. From what I gather you feel that
overall the church has done a lot of good, but can become a lot stronger if it listens
more to its constituency and implement a new
agenda which gives priority to greater peace and prosperity...

For the most part I feel that although it is
what Jesus and other prophets strived for ,
after prayer and committment to God, in
todays world, for the church to make a public
peacefull gesture to other religious institutions would be impractical. I have no
comment on abortion or gays, but prostitution
should be kept illegal. Discrimination has
always a part of society. Even people within
the same race discriminate. So how can the
church undertake to end such a negative
historical trend?

Xiomara

[Kakan_Garcia]

I tell u what Joseph...you touched on lot of topics...One that bothered me was that you took BINGO out...it's wrong...gambling is gambling...more so when it's done in the house of the LORD...do remember when JESUS came into a town?? He saw all the people selling & buying things i front & in the church...what did he do? Holding any kind of activity other then worshiping him is worng.And you touched on Slavery.How man was hiding behiend god's word to do BAD.how can one race think they are better then the others cause of the color of their skin.Yes you are right,it has been interpeted many ways,but most to accomidate man himself.I know that this problem will be with us forever,but as for me,we were all created by the same GOD..& MY GOD IS JESUS CHRIST..THANK YOU & MAY GOD BE WITH YOU & YOURS ALWAYS." NO AY DIOS COMO JESUS"

[Joseph]

Dear Kakan & Xiomara:

The only reason I stressed Religious flaws,
was to promote healthy discussion on what
should be prioritized. There are many kinds of slavery. As Xiomara stated many people 'slave' their own. From young children in sweatshops to adults in labor camps. However
this is a fine line between Church & State...
In my opinion the Church has done most good
this century in promoting peace. Just look at Syria and Israel in dialogue for peace. The visit to the mideast from a high temple priest in China. I just wish that when it comes to interpreting the Bible, that most
people would look at the major issues involved. Working together despite backround differences, towards a more advanced state of living, which provides success in Health and
Prosperity for any person willing to work. All of this of course under one God, regardless of individual religious faith.
The best technical definition of God, would have to be a Supreme force at the epi-center of all civilization. From this we can rationalize that prophets from various religions, are greatly inspired to promote
and adhere to God presence. God does not
micro-manage people's lives, as much as man does morally. For I feel that this would cloud the basic purpose for our existence.
Although I am a Christian, I respect and relate to people of different faiths. In general terms I believe in the Bible, however I also understand that it is collection of letters written many years after the death of Christ. Countless verses have been throughout history have been mis-interpreted for denominational and political reasons. Most of
these verses are minor with respect to the basic theme God wishes to undertake: Peace, Health and Prosperity after acknowledging and respecting the presence of God. for example; remember that women during the time of Christ had very little rights, as well as most of the population un-educated. They kept books stored in chains. People would trade land for
education. Therefore when we talk about women priesthood, we cannot use Bible reference to
underline that there were no women in priesthood at that time. The same for why much simple language such as "Devil" and
"Sin" were used. Strong emotional language needed to be implemented at that time to get people to act. Very little rationalization was used because of the lack of education...
I believe that there is a Heaven and Hell.
However I do not believe Heaven is among the clouds sorrounded by people with 'wings', and that hell is a place sorrounded by fire. Hopefully with the rate of technological advancement, we can have a more clear definition in the future. It would have been difficult for people during the time of Christ for example to comprehend that Heaven
would be a place just as life on Earth, but in a more advanced time zone; and Hell closer to the beliefs of re-incarnation. This of course is another example of the minor issues
after acknowledging its presnece, which is most important. As long as we respect the historical struggles which has led us to Religious Freedom and a more civilized society, the most important note is not to repeat the erroneus behavior of our past.
What is your opinion?
God Bless, Sincerely, Joseph

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[El_Criollo]

Joseph:

Summarizing everything you wrote: you, Joseph, are above the Bible in knowing what is True and False. Interesting...

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[Joseph]

Thanks for the compiment, however I do not consider myself 'above the Bible'... for I
feel that this is a sacred instrument which
welcomes proper and respectable definition.
I have attended many Bible School sessions,
sermons, and discussed this topic with many
people. Feedback does provide solutions...

As far as "Bingo", for which the previous
memo underlined, was excluded; my sentiments exactly. It is not criticized because profits
from this goes to charity. Nevertheless gambling is gambling. Personally I beleive this as minor because the only reason I
feel Jesus Christ mocked the gambling practices at that time was to promote greater
focus to his concern; proper and respectable
worship to God. Remember Jesus did not call himself 'God', but many called him Messiah or the Son of God. This is why he started the prayer: "Our Father, who art in Heaven"... God presence is most important, not what sex, color, or plural form(some Religions believe in more than one God) historically logged.
Respectable Worship through prayer and actions which positively promote society towards the future, is most important.
Certainly not the many 'moral rules of conduct', which are sometimes 'legalized' and forced upon us. However I respect the democratic process, which has the ability to
correct itself. Imagine if you were the Creator of our civilization. Would you enjoy it to be constantly torn apart as 'living in a jungle state'? Or would you put forth 'automatic' incentives which will progress this civilization, in a self-propelled course? Another words allowing us to control the rate of Technological advancement and to some extent, our Destiny.

I also focus on Health issues which allow us to undertake 'preventive measures' to live long and active years above the norm. For example: The Best method using Herbs and Vitamins. Thanks for your comments.

Sincerely, Joseph

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[El_Criollo]

Can you point out any inaccuracies in the Bible?

Can you point out to any events of the Bible not being Factual?

I will tell you some proven facts that will make the case for the Bible’s Accuracy and Factuality.

The Argument at stake is whether the Bible is the Word of God, or if it is the word of man. If it is the word of man, then there is no difference between the Bible and a Stephen King novel. If it is the Word of God, then what we do after having read the Bible matters a great deal.

Jesus was a Jewish Rabbi. The religious establishment of His day questioned His credentials, but there was no doubt that He portrayed Himself to be a Jewish Rabbi. Even His enemies called Jesus a Rabbi. This point is very important, because there are some “so called” authorities on the New Testament that say that Jesus’ Disciples did not write any of the Gospels or any of the Letters. Jewish Rabbi’s have always throughout History made their disciples write down their teachings (in fact there are several Yeshiva's nearby). That is why the Talmud exists, which is a collection of the sayings and teachings of Jewish Rabbis of 2000-1000 years ago, from Jesus’ Times to the Middle Ages. Nobody questions whether the Talmudic writings contain the teachings of those Jewish Rabbis. With that same logic nobody should question whether the Gospels contain the very words of Jesus.

One interesting set of words of Jesus is His warning to the Disciples concerning the Jewish Temple restored by the Herodian Dynasty: <<Jesus left the temple and was walking away when his disciples came up to him to call his attention to its buildings. "Do you see all these things?" he asked. "I tell you the truth, not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down." Matthew 24:1>> To the Disciples this statement was so overwhelming that they thought it implied the End of the World. That shows in the follow up question the Disciples made to Jesus. The interesting thing is that those very words came True forty years later. When the Romans squelched the Jewish Revolt of 70AD, they not only torched the Jewish Temple, but they literally removed every stone from the foundations up. Remember, the Jewish Temple was one of the wonders of the Ancient World. That Jewish Temple had gold paneling inside, as well as gold paneling in the crown molding. All that gold melted when the Temple burned down. So, the Roman commanders ordered their Roman soldiers to remove the melted gold from the Temple ruble with picks and shovels. Amazing! The only thing that remains from that Temple is the Temple Mound Retaining Wall, which is not a building structure per se, it is a wall on the side of the Temple hill (Mount Zion is its name), keeping the hill from crumbling to the side and increasing the Temple area by 25%. That Retaining Wall is called nowadays the Wailing Wall. To make this Prophesy more precise Jesus added: <<”I tell you the truth, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.” Matthew 24:34,35>> A Jewish generation (from the Bible itself) consists of forty years. Jesus said the Prophesy on 30AD, the same year He week He was Crucified, and the Temple was destroyed on 70AD, forty years precisely. Jesus Disciples wrote those words down as soon as He taught them; remember, Jesus was a Jewish Rabbi properly, and the Apostles were true Jewish Rabbi disciples.

This is just the Tip of the Iceberg. I don’t have the time now to write more on this subject, my lunch time is over. However, I write this to make it clear that the Bible is Accurate and FACTUAL, it is the Word of God, and it is Trustworthy. I am writing, not as theologian, since my education is a Master in Science. However, I am writing as a man of Science. If the Bible is only a product of human thoughts, then its value would be only of fictional literature. If the Bible is the Word of God, then it is worth the time of studying it, believing it and obeying it.

Jesus said: <<"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand.
The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash." Matthew 7:24-28>>

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