You could debate a whole lot about the translation of the bible. The truth is only the original bible would actually be the word of god if you believe that sort of stuff. A translation is a not the same as the original, especially if you think about the context (time, place...) in which the books of the bible were written.
It's a catch 22, really. If the bible is the divine word of god, which one must assume if he wants to translate the bible, deviation from the original means deviation from god's word. But translating the bible literally, word for word, would only produce incomprehensible gibberish.
This problem cannot be solved or avoided, it's been the same since Jerome's vulgate, editio vulgata and it will always remain.
Jerome opted to not translate word for word but rather "concept for concept" (semantic translation). That method is subjective, however.
And that is exactly why one must buy a concordance. To look up what the words mean exactly. It makes sense then.
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Well if the westboro baptist church complies with these basics, then they're just christians like the other christians, right?
But apparently they've been condemned by everyone else. Why? Is it because they spread hatred? Why can't that be the message of the bible? That's how they interpret the bible, they support their claims with bible quotes and passages. How is this different than another denominations?
yes, if they comply with the basics tenants then they are Christians; however, one would look at actions and have to wonder. The 2 greatest commandments in the new testament from Jesus are...love the Lord with all your heart, and love your neighbor as yourself. Also, in John it says A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." using those verses as a base, one could conclude the outward actions of westboro are NOT indicative of a changed heart, or a heart that seeks after Christ.
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Well if the westboro baptist church complies with these basics, then they're just christians like the other christians, right?
But apparently they've been condemned by everyone else. Why? Is it because they spread hatred? Why can't that be the message of the bible? That's how they interpret the bible, they support their claims with bible quotes and passages. How is this different than another denominations?
good question. they may have the Jesus dying on the cross and being their savior thing, but the Bible also says that if you don't have love then you are just noise. it may not say it in those exact words, but you get the idea. without love you're nothing. 1 Corinthians 13 talks about it. and even Jesus said that the greatest commandments are loving the Lord your God with all your heart and love your neighbor as yourself....obviously westboro baptist is not acting in love.
in my opinion we'll never know the exact truth of anything. when it comes to the Bible, i believe it is inspired by God, and i know it has mistakes. i happen to go to a church where the Pastor is a 'nerd' . when he preaches, he gives us different interpretations and a history lesson of that particular subject. for me that's perfect and honestly it's hard to listen to anyone else speak.
anyway, just because i'm a Christian it doesn't mean that i don't have lots of questions too. i research all kinds of things from reincarnation to aliens....a lot of people complain about Christians being stubborn and walking around with blinders on and that's actually one of my complaints too. anyway, now i feel like i'm babbling. my point is, i have questions too, but when i was 18 i had an amazing realization and it changed my life. it didn't give me all the answers, but my experience is knowing that Jesus is real, even if i question all kinds of other things. but everyone has a different experience so therefore each and every person has a different view on what truth is.
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And that is exactly why one must buy a concordance. To look up what the words mean exactly. It makes sense then.
It would give you a better idea, yes.
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yes, if they comply with the basics tenants then they are Christians; however, one would look at actions and have to wonder. The 2 greatest commandments in the new testament from Jesus are...love the Lord with all your heart, and love your neighbor as yourself. Also, in John it says A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." using those verses as a base, one could conclude the outward actions of westboro are NOT indicative of a changed heart, or a heart that seeks after Christ.
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good question. they may have the Jesus dying on the cross and being their savior thing, but the Bible also says that if you don't have love then you are just noise. it may not say it in those exact words, but you get the idea. without love you're nothing. 1 Corinthians 13 talks about it. and even Jesus said that the greatest commandments are loving the Lord your God with all your heart and love your neighbor as yourself....obviously westboro baptist is not acting in love.
in my opinion we'll never know the exact truth of anything. when it comes to the Bible, i believe it is inspired by God, and i know it has mistakes. i happen to go to a church where the Pastor is a 'nerd'
anyway, just because i'm a Christian it doesn't mean that i don't have lots of questions too. i research all kinds of things from reincarnation to aliens....a lot of people complain about Christians being stubborn and walking around with blinders on and that's actually one of my complaints too. anyway, now i feel like i'm babbling. my point is, i have questions too, but when i was 18 i had an amazing realization and it changed my life. it didn't give me all the answers, but my experience is knowing that Jesus is real, even if i question all kinds of other things. but everyone has a different experience so therefore each and every person has a different view on what truth is.
You got to spend it all