The Bible is not the Word of God: Part 3
I would never base a doctrine on one single verse; even though Jeremiah 8:8 is in itself a conclusive proof for error. Either he is right and the Bible has error, or he is wrong and the Bible has error. I still would like to see more discrepancy in scripture than that. So let’s look at just a few of the tensions.
Before we begin, I understand that people develop ways to make these tensions fit. Men speculate and conjure possibilities that might allow Biblical conflict to be in harmony. The reason they try to make this puzzle fit is both Bible worship and control. The ability to call upon text gives men the power to rule over others through their interpretations.
Men (or women) who want power must have a source for their power. If they have none of their own they must convince people of a power source (the Bible) that they can manipulate (interpret). I don’t believe most “Christian” ministers are conscious that they are doing this. They are just part of the system and have never seen a reason to question it. Yet, if a person has championed the cause of scriptural inerrancy you have ask yourself a question. Why? What’s in it for them?
PART 4
I would never base a doctrine on one single verse; even though Jeremiah 8:8 is in itself a conclusive proof for error. Either he is right and the Bible has error, or he is wrong and the Bible has error. I still would like to see more discrepancy in scripture than that. So let’s look at just a few of the tensions.
Before we begin, I understand that people develop ways to make these tensions fit. Men speculate and conjure possibilities that might allow Biblical conflict to be in harmony. The reason they try to make this puzzle fit is both Bible worship and control. The ability to call upon text gives men the power to rule over others through their interpretations.
Men (or women) who want power must have a source for their power. If they have none of their own they must convince people of a power source (the Bible) that they can manipulate (interpret). I don’t believe most “Christian” ministers are conscious that they are doing this. They are just part of the system and have never seen a reason to question it. Yet, if a person has championed the cause of scriptural inerrancy you have ask yourself a question. Why? What’s in it for them?
PART 4
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