[Just mythoughts]

The authors of the Bible believed that a whole preformed human being was in the "seed" and that the womb was "fertile soil" in which the "seed" grew, the way plants do. To even consider their notions of "science" as anything remotely credible takes a leap of faith, my friend. Once you do that, even bats can be considered "fowl," and the earth is standing of four pillars...

The authors of the Bible believed ... these words suggest that the Bible is a compilation of what men thought and are of little relevance even to us this day. What does the Bible mean then?

[kosta50]

these words suggest that the Bible is a compilation of what men thought and are of little relevance even to us this day. What does the Bible mean then?

I didn't say "thought," I said "believed." Big difference. I also never suggested such beliefs were of little relevance to us.

The Bible means many things to many people, precisely because it reflects their beliefs. The Bible does not give you faith. People look for "evidence" of their faith in the Bible and the Bible is a perfect soil for every sect and cult to find itself in it if read uncritically.

As the very Bible reminds us, even demons can quote from the scriputre, and even Satan can appear as the Angel of Light. The Bible means to us what we want to see in it.