From everything I've studied from reliable sources (i.e., no bible freak's trying to prove how right they are), I've seen more proof against the bible than I have for it.
Understandable, but there's two sides to every story. Because of biases you have to read both sides. Give me some examples, let's see what stands up to scrutiny.
I find it so amazing that some of you act as if you have a direct pipeline to God. You are so knowledgeable, on who "He" is, how "He" thinks/feels, what "He" is interested in. You guys are pretty d amn special to know "God" on this level.
Please stop all the madness.
In a post I made several pages back I noted how God walked with Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden before sin entered the picture. This is because He created us to have a relationship with us. The Bible is a record of His dealings with His people. A record that has been proven reliable on so many levels (already listed resources in previous posts) that I have a great deal of reason to believe even beyond my faith. All through this record are examples of how God wants to have a relationship with us, it's the main reason He sent His Son, so sin could be removed as an obstecle to that end. I am no more special then you or anyone He's created. I've just made an effort to have a relationship with Him, and learned some things in the process. If you were to make the same effort, you would find that you are equally as "special".
exactly. i dont have any real beliefs about god, except that i think he loves everyone. why would he have no problem with homosexuality, since it doesnt hurt anyone? and that "the scriptures say" thing is bullshit, because like sqeak said, a lot, A LOT of scripture both in and out of the bible, has been shown to be wrong.
Indeed, He does love everyone. He loves us perfectly. He says in His word He "desires that none should perish". Keep in mind however that we have free will and He is also perfectly just, meaning not one single sin get's swept under the rug. How do you 'spose He reconciles those two extremes? By coming and paying the price for all those sins Himself (cuz He is the only one who is perfect).
The link I provided above is just one example of how homosexuality
does hurt not only the people envolved but society as a whole. Do a little research and check the studies and statistics that have been done (by both sides) and you'll find more hurt there then the nightly sitcoms lead you to believe.
So far as Scripture goes, a lot of allogations have been made about parts of it being wrong, but anybody can make accusations. Give me some examples if you don't mind. Some specifics. Let's review it in light of all the facts, not just some of them.
BTW, for all those who have been reading my posts, there is something I probably haven't made very plain. I do in fact respect your beliefs and opinions. I don't know that I've made many of you feel that way, and for that I apologize. The Bible makes a statement about "iron sharpening iron", which refers to us challenging each other and nudging us to think and improve. I've always enjoyed a rational and respectful discussion, even debate. It sharpens me. So if I've come off a little too pointed and offended any of you, please know it wan't my intent and I extend my sincere apologizes.