RE: Why does science always upstage God?
October 7, 2021 at 6:08 pm
(This post was last modified: October 7, 2021 at 6:09 pm by vulcanlogician.)
(October 7, 2021 at 5:41 pm)ayost Wrote: Well, I can't comment on hypothetical Christians in a hypothetical scenario but I can comment on holding my standard of truth to the Bible.
I'm not sure what you mean by historical accident, do you have something specific you're thinking of?
A process of selection of canonical books for the NT that occured from the second century onwards. There was some bickering and burning at the stake that went on for a while before one sect/interpretation finally prevailed. Gnostics, Nonpaulines, Arians, others were suppressed by political victories. It's quite accidental that one set of texts prevailed. There were some core texts upon which all Christians agreed. But there were also disputed texts.
Quote:Also, you didn't ask me why I believe the Bible is the inerrant word of God. Aren't you curious if my reasons are grounded in something sound?
Okay, what is this "something sound" upon which your belief in the Bible is grounded?
(By the way, welcome to the forums. Pleasure to meet you.)