In a continuation of this topic (viewtopic.php?t=39327&start=990), which only discusses one important topic, I present a follow-up....
For Debate:
1) Why didn't Jesus write the NT Himself? Why leave this task up to fallible humans to write what was floating around, only after decade(s) of oral traditions? Wouldn't Jesus know that earnest confusion would soon prevail, and that his true message(s) may get fouled up by human error and/or corruption?
2) Case/point: There exists countless denominations, with opposing belief systems, all in earnest in reading the exact same collection of books. If Jesus' intent is to convey truth, why not assure his message(s) are crystal clear and unified for all?
3) If Jesus also recognizes that many/most were/are illiterate, and/or the many who are literate merely read at a lower grade level, and that differing languages can also blur the message(s), why not write the Bible in a cohesive way in which even the most rudimentary person can understand, in all languages?
This is, in part, the problem of communication....
The Bible's Biggest Problem(s)?
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The Bible's Biggest Problem(s)?
Post #1In case anyone is wondering... The avatar quote states the following:
"I asked God for a bike, but I know God doesn't work that way. So I stole a bike and asked for forgiveness."
"I asked God for a bike, but I know God doesn't work that way. So I stole a bike and asked for forgiveness."
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Re: The Bible's Biggest Problem(s)?
Post #311[Replying to JehovahsWitness in post #150]
The Eastern churches are still our brothers. We can even receive communion from their priests. The disagreement is just about if the Holy Spirit is from the Father and Son, or from the Father through the Son. It is such a nuanced difference that it doesn't matter. The second is the Eastern church rejected the Pope's authority and maintained a more conciliar form of leadership. That is the major disagreement. Nonetheless, we agree on all the doctrines, even after all these years later because they do go by the Catholic traditions.
While enjoyed your post, may I ask you what is your take on the "Great Schism" when it comes to claims of uninterupted unity?
The Eastern churches are still our brothers. We can even receive communion from their priests. The disagreement is just about if the Holy Spirit is from the Father and Son, or from the Father through the Son. It is such a nuanced difference that it doesn't matter. The second is the Eastern church rejected the Pope's authority and maintained a more conciliar form of leadership. That is the major disagreement. Nonetheless, we agree on all the doctrines, even after all these years later because they do go by the Catholic traditions.
