I’m so terribly glad you opted to not grasp what I said.
As DS says- I can explain it for you, I can’t understand it for you.
I will give you one more chance though- The teachings within the Bible are still a solid and very valuble source of understanding in the world.
The Prodigal Son, the Good Samaratin. Do you mean to tell me these lessons have somehow become moot in today’s society?
As well, do you mean to tell me that the words of the Bible have made drastic changes over time?
Please, try harder and re-read the above if need be. Being told I’m “smoking something” while in uniform is rather a frustrating concept, being that I like serving, and would not jeopordize my career for such a base pleasure.
(Q)I’m so terribly glad you opted to not grasp what I said.(/Q)
Err... I don’t think you grasped what I said. Did you read the links I provided where the Bible does contradict science? Are those all wrong somehow?
(Q)The teachings within the Bible are still a solid and very valuble source of understanding in the world.(/Q)
If you are referring to a moral guide to live one’s life by, like the 10 Commandments, then yes I agree (although I don’t believe these were divinely-inspired). As for other advice in Scripture - there are a plethora of inconsistencies (listed in one of the other links I provided previously) that beggar explanation as to their contradiction. If you are referring to the Bible as an ultimate source of all knowledge that a person, or, collectively, humanity needs in order to understand the natural world, then you are barking up the wrong tree.
(Q)As well, do you mean to tell me that the words of the Bible have made drastic changes over time?(/Q)
Of course they have!! It all depends on which VERSION of the Bible you happen to be reading, right?
(Q)Being told I’m “smoking something” while in uniform is rather a frustrating concept, being that I like serving, and would not jeopordize my career for such a base pleasure.(/Q)
If you are serving in the US military now, and especially if you are in harm’s way, than you have my deepest heartfelt gratitude for your service.
With all due respect, I don’t think you understood my previous reply.