I don't care about bible contradictions.

[Rhondazvous]

There are a constant series of threads that nitpick various bible quotes where it contradicts with itself in some way or another. Of course this isn't surprising because the bible was written by dozens of people over the course of a millennia+. As an Atheist it comes as no surprise that there are contradictions. There is a far bigger problem with the bible then it contradicting with itself. It contradicts with the fundamental nature of the universe. I think to even point on contradictions with itself is to give the bible too much validity to start with. Both the old testament and new are so full of nonsense and fables that we know are false that it doesn't matter to me what else it says. The constant references to witches, demons, magic, angels, people living to be hundreds of years old, talking animals are enough for me to dismiss it's validity without having to nitpick small passages against each other.

That is the difference between a Christian and an atheist.

You ask a Christian why he believes something and after a few convoluted attempts to explain things, he will finally get down to "Well, I just believe it and I don't care what the evidence says."

Ask an atheist why he believes what he does and he can tell you with concrete, empirical, verifiable evidence. No, the atheist is not obligated to explain himself to anyone, but he is still able to do so when challenged and is never at a loss.

Bible contradictions played a big part in moving me away and keeping me away from Christianity. Yes, the Bible should be Shipped High In Transit. Still Christian evangelist and proselytizers don't sleep or rest, so it's always good to remind ourselves why we left the church. For many people it's not a once and for all decision.