(October 24, 2011 at 7:44 am)frankiej Wrote: I'm not a historian, but I know a couple, and they would argue that the history in the bible directly conflicts with genuine history...I am sorry if that is the impression that I created - trying to sound like Mr clever. I am not an expert on many, many fields - even history. But I do know that facts stated must be verified. I prefer truth and would really hate to know that I claim to believe in something that is built on lies and deceit.
I'm not like theists... I don't claim to know shit about everything. I leave the people with the proper expertise to explain things. Theists are always coming across as if they are saying thatthey are experts in everything... Especially when they argue against history or science.
I could ask you to provide evidence outside the bible to back up historical events from the bible... Oh, wait... There isn't any
The facts state in the Bible can be verified - not all as yet but nothing of any merit so far has been found to contradict the Bible. A little while back there was the story of having found Jesus' grave. That died with the next rain. You can now understand why I ask for proof. Not for my own benefit only, but also for people who are honestly seeking after truth.
If you are honestly seeking extra- biblical evidence, I will be happy to provide that and will draw up a little document in that respect, Will post the link within a couple of days.
