(March 1, 2009 at 11:58 am)Eilonnwy Wrote: ...Did you look hard enough for those contradictory verses?I've seen those naive statements yes
http://skepticsannotatedbible.com/contra/by_name.html Enjoy all the contradictions.
I haven't seen any that hold water.
(March 1, 2009 at 11:58 am)Eilonnwy Wrote: As for morality evolving, I agree. But we had to drag Christianity kicking and screaming with us. Just consider slavery. When we wanted to abolish it in America those supporting slavery had to look no further than their holy book.The opposite is also true. Wilberforce was quite an influence I believe.
(March 1, 2009 at 11:58 am)Eilonnwy Wrote: At the end of the day, you can pick and chose whatever bible versus to support your view of morality.Without guidance, or intellect, possibly.