Originally posted by wolfgang59
If it was all so crystal clear why are there different
bibles? Why can't the holy books be agreed upon?
ANSWER: Because men chose what to put in the bible and what
to leave out. [b]Even if you believe in a god there is no reason
to believe all of the bible is god's word (or even any of it)
edit: btw: What do you consider the bible? Which one are we talking about?[/b]
In some cases it is the interpritation (sp) of the bible that comes up with different literary forms. But in some cases (i.e. J. W.'s, and some Methodist's and others) it is what suites thier church, as to how the bible is written.
You are right, and i can understand the Atheists with all thier questions.
Belief in God takes faith.
Understanding God in the basic form may or maynot come from reading scripture. Understanding God come from loving. Loving is central to all God is.
When we reach out to others in thier time of need. God is present too. When we play with our children, or just be with our family. In all these actions, God is there too. You may not know that He is, He just is there.