An Atheist Discusses Biblical Inerrancy

A brief discussion of one direct contradiction in the Bible and an apologists efforts to explain it.
For more see http://www.nakedemperor.netfirms.com/Biblical%20Contradictions.htm

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[Montgomery7674]

Verbal Plenary Inspiration - The words of Scripture were only inerrant in their original form, when they were breathed out through men by the Holy Spirit. Through the process of textual criticism, and forming an eclectic text, we believe we have the closest thing possible to the original Scriptures.

[tillnow67]

@Montgomery7674 Montgomery, you can "claim" the originals were inerrant and I can "claim" that they have errors. We can each "claim" whatever we want about them because there are no surviving original manuscripts to check. The ONLY EVIDENCE we have about what the originals were like is the copies. When we look at the copies, the "closest thing possible to the original Scriptures", we see errors. So what makes you believe the originals were perfect? Something you read in the imperfect copies?

[jazzyhap]

Staves - plural

Staff - singular

In other words, don't bring more than one.

[tillnow67]

He was talking to twelve men, thus the plural "staves" the same as the plural "purses". When he meant two of something he said exactly that as with "neither two coats".

[QstnZapper]

You are correct to point out that Mark says to bring nothing except a staff. A traveler at this time would normally bring a staff with him on his journey. Matthew and Luke say not to acquire another staff - not that they shouldn't bring the staff they already have. Thus, all three accounts can agree that they can bring one staff but not more than one. There is no contradiction here.

[tillnow67]

You either didn't watch the video or you are a little slow on the uptake. Matthew's verb means "aquire", but Luke and Mark use the same exact verb for carry or take and opposite commands. That most certainly IS a contradiction. But don't just take my word for it. Break your cycle of dependance on apologists and LOOK IT UP. It's not that hard. You can find sites with Strong's numbers online and look at the original language. Or put your head back in the sand. Your call.

[ride4ruin]

"Has it ever occurred to you that God allows contradictions in His book, to test the faith of the followers?"

That is possibly one of the stupidest justifications for biblical contradictions I have ever heard, even trumping the "It proves they weren't colluding" gem.

Has it occurred to you that the bible has errors because it was written by a bunch of bronze age bigots who had no idea what they were talking about? Has it occurred to you that it has contradictions because it is complete bull?

[anarkus03]

YoungApologist illustrated a perfect example of circular reasoning or logic. No matter what the evidence against, there will always be an insignificant reason from a closeminded believer to reinforce their own beliefs. Nice job tillnow67. keep it up.

[stevehayes13]

Genesis. Sentence three. God moved on the waters. What? This is before god created any stars and stars have to form, live for billions of years and die before there is an oxygen in the universe. No oxygen, no water. And that is only sentence three and the first two sentences are merely an introductory assertion. The 'errors' in the Bible are legion.

[5355vbxjbj76rvn]

What is a contradiction ? Serious question. Some people would say WW2 began in 1939 - others would say it began in 1941. Is it impossible for both to be right ? Contradiction is a form of difference of things from each other - but not all difference is contradiction.

What is to stop the Gospel accounts of the sending of the 70 - or 72 - being influenced by the theologies of the writers ? That could have happened in this case - the difference may depend on how the writters use the OT.

[coolbeens21]

LMFAO

I don't know if you are joking or if you are being serious...

[HAITIAN909]

Yes we know more now than we did 100yrs ago, but the bible already told us that. You're now just realizing that??? Please people read you're bible. The only difference between the 3 major "religions" is Jesus Christ. The Jews think he's a good person, muslims think he's a great prophet but not the Son of God, and Christians know he's the Son of God. Everything is the same until Jesus Christ is mentioned and thats when Judaism and Islam go astray and into the darkness. I am a disciple of Christ.

[HAITIAN909]

I tell you the truth, God's 10 commandments are the strongest foundation anyone can built upon. They never fail. Look at all the nations of this world, not one of them have a good foundation of laws. Know why? Bcuz this is not Heaven! All this will past and everything will be made new. God with the Lord God and not against Him. Gain real knowledge, read your bible. Bible college is cool, but Jesus used 11 fishermen and gave them true knowledge and power. You don't need a degree to teach/know God

[HAITIAN909]

There is no fiction when you speak God's language, but since you're so caught up and fluent in Satan's language you don't see that. I pray that everyone who reads these comments focus on God and not Satan's servants who will do anything and use anything to fight God, even though they know that they already lost....or did Satan lie to you about that too??? The presence of God is everywhere but hell, repent and get baptized before its too late my friends. Trust in the Christ.