Do you feel that the Bible may have be at times wrong? (Christians only please)?

Question

This is a question to Christians only. While I respect other peoples beliefs, a consensus from the Christian population. This is nothing against the Jewish, Islamic, atheistic, agnostic or any other religions or religious beliefs.

Anyways back to the question. Do you feel that at some times the Bible is wrong? Not to say that Jesus was, or to say the whole entire book is folly, but there are some passages in the Bible that just don't seem right. This one in particular is something I really think is misguided:

"But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence" 1 Tim 2:11-12

This is one of the verses in the Bible I think goes a lot against what Jesus said. And it would make since for it to be misguided because humanity is a flawed race, and not even disciples where an exception, Judas is a prime example of that. There has also been a lot of corruption in the Church, people have used Gods name to commit countless atrocities throughout history (look at Westboro Baptist) and people have misused the power given to them for personal gain.

This isn't a hate speech against God or religion, this isn't me trying to tell you what to believe or not, this isn't me trying to push my values. This is just a thought I had, and something I think is true. I think that in the Bible a lot of people have tried to use what is supposed to be a book spreading the word of God and tainted it with hatred. Also, its true that some things can be misinterpreted or changed during translations, I'm pretty sure that the Bible is the most translated book in history and whenever a book is translated the message changes a little. Not to mention, the Bible was created a good 400 years after Jesus' birth (although, it is still not understood the date or even year he was born, it's estimated Spring around the year 4AD if I remember right, and I think the reason we celebrate Christmas on December 25th is because it is right before a new year and Christ was meant to represent a new era) by not just disciples but bishops, apostles and prophets. Bottom line, I think that there are some cases where the Bible is wrong, but for the most part it is right and seeing how it is not a direct creation of God and rather the works of imperfect mortals to not agree with everything it says doesn't go against Him.

Like I said before, this is directed towards the Christian Y!A users because if you aren't a Christian than you will more than likely disagree with the Bible and I don't want a biased opinion. This is not meant to be offensive, and please, to all people of other religious beliefs, I have given you respect here and I ask that you will do the same. Thank you very much, have a good night and happy holidays.

Answer 1

The Bible is never wrong. Our interpretations can be. Interpretations of a single verse taken out of the context in which it was written almost always leads to misinterpretation. This is why Satan loves to quote the Bible out of context and why Christians must read the Bible. That way, when such a misinterpretation is prevented as fact, they will not be fooled.

Answer 2

I'm Christian, and I definitely see where you're coming at... This has been the major struggle I've had... I mean, I totally believe in God 100%, but I do think that the Bible can be hypocritical at times, and I'm not sure if that has something to do with men talking God's work and changing it to better fit their views and customs.



For example, for me, a major issue is concerning homosexuals. I mean, it says in the Bible itself that God loves all of his creation. So why wouldn't he love homosexuals? I have wracked my brain trying to figure out why the Bible seems to contradict itself. This could also be the reason why I don't agree with organized religion.



The best parts in the Bible are when Jesus is preaching, and I think this is because he represents the pure meaning of Christianity and what God was really trying to say all along.

Answer 3

Unless you believe that the Bible is God's Word, you will always find what seems to be contradictions. The only way to receive clarity is to pray for illumination. The Bible was inspired by God. Yes, the men were human BUT they were under the direct control of the Holy Spirit who told them what to write. (I Peter 1:21; II Timothy3:16,17)



Just as some are in it for what they can get today, it was so in that day also.(Judas) I do not know of the church that you referenced but I pray for the body of Christ, we are all vulnerable. Maturity in Christ is a process and we have responsibility to be accountable not to shame the name of Christ.



The Scripture that you referenced: (I Timothy 2:11,12) Much has to be taken into consideration in interpreting Scripture. In that era, men were educated and the wife was to respect her husband's authority in Christ to teach her and answer her spiritual questions.

''Silence'' did not mean total silence but to learn with a spirit of meekness and tranquility. They were allowed to teach Titus 2:3-5)



It is obvious that the time of Christ's birth could not have been in December if ''shepherds were abiding in the fields watching their flocks by night.'' The most important thing is that He was born and the reason that He came. A good Bible teaching church can help but most of all being born again will help. You can ask for wisdom from the God of all wisdom and be led to the right place.

Answer 4

I uncover many contradictions and logical fallacies in the course of the books additionally... I've just about come to the realization which i individual consider is particularly noticeable.. The bible used to be written through guys. It has been altered through guy, and is interpreted through guy... Basically pronouncing, humans can flip the bible into nearly something they wish to listen to or consider solace of their hearts. The bible, being so contradictory, is the only real rationale i'm an atheist. The bible, inside itself, supplies ample contradictions and fake truths to spawn atheism.

Answer 5

The Bible is witness and holds the potential to speak into contemporary existence. Often the writers of letters were responding to certain circumstances and offering advice/guidance in response to particular events of which we will never know. This is why we should approach interpretation (every understanding is an interpretation) as provisional- we will never know what is truth. And so the bible is not a black and white text to be realised but an address to us - a witness that speaks to us.

I try to elaborate this in my Christmas greeting on youtube:



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IX-LzRIvwas



What do the stories have to say to you? Paul wrote letters as an interpretation of what events said to him.



And if in doubt, forget letters, translations, interpretations. Focus on Christ. 'and the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.'



Happy Christmas

Answer 6

There are parts of the Bible I've had difficulty understanding, but having been educated in the Christian faith over 30 years now, many of those passages have become clear and now I understand them. Some bits still remain puzzling, of course.



I can see how a woman who wants to have a position of leadership in the Church would disagree with the passage you mention, but that has never been a problem for me. I'm actually delighted to step back and see the men shoulder their God-given responsibilities and leave me free for other things!



The big problem with the Bible, however, is how men (in the main) try to manipulate it to set themselves up, or to bring others down. Not all professed Christians handle it aright, as the word of God, relying on the Holy Spirit to give the meaning. Yet that actually fulfills one of the reasons for the Bible being written the way it is! We're told that "The word of God is alive, and exerts power, and is sharper than any two-edged sword. It penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; piercing even to the dividing of thoughts and intentions of the heart." (Hebrews 4:12)



The Holy Spirit uses the written word to reveal what is really in our hearts, you see. When we approach it in all humility, desiring to be taught by Him, our eyes are opened to depths of meaning hidden from those with impure motives. We are challenged to see the sin in our own selves, and only when we repent of that are we led on to see more of the beauty of God's word. It's all about how we approach it, and whether our pride (in our own intellect, for example) gets in the way of what God would teach us. It's a magnificent book, full of meaning and truth, and an eternity will hardly be sufficient to plumb its depths!