From: utzoo!decvax!harpo!esquire!cmcl2!floyd!vax135!ariel!houti!hogpc!houxz!ihnp4!ihuxk!jdj55611
Newsgroups: net.religion
Title: Re: J.D. Jensen"s Bible contradictions explained
Article-I.D.: ihuxk.286
Posted: Wed Mar  9 11:59:58 1983
Received: Fri Mar 11 03:54:34 1983
Reply-To: jdj55611@ihuxk.UUCP (J. D. Jensen)
References: floyd.1239


Refering to another version of the Bible is an easy way to deflate
an argument. If you are willing to expand definitions and generalize,
it is easy to show your s or anybody elses case. Some groups even
write their own versions to justify their beliefs ( The Jehovahs 
Witnesses, for example ). 

How the Bible is translated can add to misinterpretation. "Peace on
Earth, good will to men" is translated in some versions as "Peace on
Earth to those who do God's will". 

As I stated in my introduction, the biggest contradiction is the
multitude of religions springing from a Book that teaches "One Lord,
One Faith, One Baptism."  What need to happen is a supplement to
the Bible which can be used for comparison. After all, "in the
mouths of two witnesses shall the Word be preached." 

Unless God can straighten out the confusion by giving us that
additional information to clear up the ambiguities we'll never
make any headway in reaching unity.

	Off on a well-deserved two week vacation,

			J. 	J.