Can Forensic Science Trace the World’s Origins?

@handyandy said
Yes, and as Pilate famously asked, "What is truth?"

I heard it said, “Truth is when our opinions agree with reality.”

From there If there contradictions with reality and our beliefs should be altered.

@kellyjay said
I heard it said, “Truth is when our opinions agree with reality.”

From there If there contradictions with reality and our beliefs should be altered.

Do you think the Bible accurately reflects reality?

@handyandy said
Do you think the Bible accurately reflects reality?

In context it does if we rightly divide it.

@kellyjay said
In context it does if we rightly divide it.

Does the Bible chronicle actual events?

@handyandy said
True. Perhaps question isn't the right word. How about disparage?

Works for me.

@handyandy said
Does the Bible chronicle actual events?

Yes, again keep in mind context.

@kellyjay said
In context it does if we rightly divide it.

Please explain the significance of 'context' when it comes to 'reality' or the Chronicling of 'actual events?'

Surely something is either reality or fiction irrespective of the context. An actual event either happened or it didn't happen.

@ghost-of-a-duke said
Please explain the significance of 'context' when it comes to 'reality' or the Chronicling of 'actual events?'

Surely something is either reality or fiction irrespective of the context. An actual event either happened or it didn't happen.

40 authors over 1500 years, in 3 different languages and so on covering a huge number of topics. There are historical events, visions, prophesy and events that took place where things were said and done that are not godly even lies. Context is so very important!

@kellyjay said
40 authors over 1500 years, in 3 different languages and so on covering a huge number of topics. There are historical events, visions, prophesy and events that took place where things were said and done that are not godly even lies. Context is so very important!

Weren't they all divinely inspired?

@kellyjay said
Yes, again keep in mind context.

With context in mind, provide a few examples.

@ghost-of-a-duke said
Weren't they all divinely inspired?

An accurate description of events will show good and bad acts, divine and human choices. Keeping it all straight is important!

@handyandy said
With context in mind, provide a few examples.

Of what?

@kellyjay said
Of what?

Please list a few examples of specific nonsecular events cited in the Bible that are supported by credible evidence.

We need to separate fact from fiction.

@handyandy said
Please list a few examples of specific nonsecular events cited in the Bible that are supported by credible evidence.

We need to separate fact from fiction.

You have anything specific you want to discuss or just whatever I come up with? We got a little going on here at the home front so answers will not be to quick but they will come.

@kellyjay said
You have anything specific you want to discuss or just whatever I come up with? We got a little going on here at the home front so answers will not be to quick but they will come.

It's okay if you prefer not to answer.