I agree totally. Just an example or two: Genesis 1:26 And Go said, Let us make man in “Our” image, after our likeness-—and 27: So God Created man in his own image,in the image of God created he him. Male and female created he them.
I cannot tell how many times I have heard, “That doesn’t mean that.” The same wording is found in Gen: 5:1-5 describing Adam’s son Seth.
Heb: 1:2 Tells us God made the “Worlds”. All new bible versions say “World” or “Universe” as if The Universe would have only one world.
Yep. Either the Bible is the Word of God or it isn’t. You don’t fit the Bible to your doctrine. It is the other way around.
I’ve tried to hold normal discussions, but people let their dogma get in the way of the truth of the Bible.
When the Bible doesn’t jive with their trained notions, they turn to outside sources to justify their continued beliefs in non-Biblical doctrines.
The Trinity is my personal favorite. I always ask them to give me their best 3 Trinity proving Bible verses. They either don’t or if they do they simply ignore the devastating proofs contrary to their beliefs.
It is baffling that a conservative site, founded on the search for truth, goes liberal when it comes to religion. There’s way more heat than light on the religion forum.
If you want to believe whatever go ahead, but if you want to discuss it do so like an adult and be ready to follow the truth where it leads. I don’t post much there anymore, although there’s one or two thoughtful FReepers that are worth conversing with.
But, the Anti-Mormon crowd are like talking to a tantrum’d 2 y.o. who’s holding a loaded shotgun - turns out worse than you ever expect.