I Want To Critically Discuss The Bible

“[Hezekiah, King of Judah] did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, according to all that David his father had done. He removed the high places and broke the pillars and cut down the Asherah. And he broke in pieces the bronze...

How can a young man keep his way pure?    By guarding it according to your word.With my whole heart I seek you;    let me not wander from your commandments!I have stored up your word in my heart,    that I might not sin...

religion is about faith, science is about facts, and they both need eachother. I believe that the bible is an interesting book. But it is just a book with many stories written by many people soooo how do u sort out the fact from the...

That is the only conclusion I have about the man.
http://www.voiceofjesus.org/paulvsjesus.html
I hate to tell you this but this "apostle" was only  sent to Canonize the version of scripture that was most appealing to the Caesar of Rome...

do you have ANY idea what "The pagans" around the villages were DOING in the clobber passages?
Let me give you an idea:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/jan/22/india-sex-exploitation-girls-devadasi
Male children were used as well...

II Chronicles 1:9-15
If you are looking for a one word, soundbite, the answer is YES . When Solomon said the people were “as numerous as the dust of the earth” (v. 9), I seriously doubt that  he had an exact figure in mind...

As a young man I was a athiest and evolutionist.  I studied various forms of science and this led me to how and what people believe.  Someone at one time challenged me to find scientific statements that can be proven false...

I'm getting tired of this. Sense you are apparently SO Dense you can't understand this:
crit·i·cal:
 adjective
1.inclined to find fault or to judge with severity, often too readily.
2.occupied with or skilled in...

Textual criticism is a method used to determine to the best of our ability, what the original manuscripts of the Bible said. Of course the "original manuscripts" of the Bible are either lost, hidden, or no longer in existence. However...

I always am ready to critically discuss the bible on any level.
I am always watching and waiting for a opportunity to enlighten anyone.
I am not ashamed of the Word of God.
For the Word is what keeps me always ready to stand with what...

I learned a good while back in my writing classes in High School and College that a hero, an enemy, and a rescue. These are the elements of a good story.
What if I told you that you are in a story, right now?
What if I told you that...

I want to see BEHIND the words in the text and I can tell you gods honestly that my problem with christianity the way it's been interepted is a way that is very much so not all-inclusive which doesn't square with my idea of "love" when...

http://www.amazon.com/Brother-Jesus-Lost-Teachings-Christianity/dp/1594770433/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1362001944&sr=8-3&keywords=james+the+brother+of+jesus
http://www.amazon.com/James-Brother-Jesus-Unlocking-Christianity/dp/014025773X...

Only, the second I wonder why so many people take the Bible so litterally, everyone tells me "The Bible is the word of God and it is not wrong! Go to chruch little girl!"
*Groan*
Nobody ever wants to talk about it.

Psalm 3:1

There are many ways to categorize the psalms. Some focus on content (trouble or trust, praise or prayer, joy or repentance). Others emphasize the use of the psalms (public ceremonies, private prayers and so on). Still others...

"I have come to concluded that SIN is much, much more than the violation of a set of rules, laws, behaviors, etc. SIN is more profound than mere rebellion against a moral code. SIN is about something deeper than behaving inappropriately...

John 5:38-40 (NIV)

38nor does his word dwell in you, for you do not believe the one he sent. 39You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are...

I'd really like to learn about Christianity and what Christians believe in, and who could help me understand the religion more than the believers themselves! So here i am asking some questions and hoping to get answers..

1. Is Jesus...

Answer: It’s a very complex question but I will try to as easily as I can. It is already known that Zoroastrianism is the oldest monotheistic religion and its precusor faith was called Mazdaism.It originated with Iranian speaking...