Scriptural Criticism
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This group will do more than just pick apart biblical errors and contradictions. Let's closely examine the Bible and Qur'an. Nothing is sacred; every prophecy, proverb, and parable deserves examination and critique.
Members: 169
Latest Activity: Jul 25
Links and Resources
Relevant Links
- Sacred Text Archive
- An online compendium of sacred text from various belief systems. Includes a complete English translation of the Babylonian Talmud.
- Bible Research
- Good resource for an introduction to biblical studies. The author of the site is a theologically conservative Christian, so beware of bias.
- Early Christian Writings
- This is a great place to access the non-canonical Christian texts, including the writings of the early church fathers and the Gnostics.
- Quran Explorer
- This is a pretty cool web app that allows you to read and search the Quran online. You'll need Arabic fonts if you want to read the Arabic version.
Discussion Forum
Introductions 17 Replies
Tell us about yourself and perhaps give a little information on your religious background and/or your interest in religious texts.
Started by Lamar. Last reply by Jo Jerome Jul 25.
The Firmament!!! 8 Replies
I don't know if this will be looked at or not but I need to get it out of my head or I'll go crazy! but three chapters need to be discussed for various reasons GEN 1 , Job 37 , and Revelations 11 I'…
Started by Sean M Hebner. Last reply by Sean M Hebner Jun 11.
Can I get a witness? (a historical Jesus) 17 Replies
Is there any credible evidence of an historic Jesus? I'm not looking for opinions here, I'm looking for actual evidence... so please sight sources.
Started by bubba. Last reply by Jo Jerome Feb 12.
New Testament as proof (of anything) of Historical figures/events 5 Replies
I find it interesting that most Biblical scholars acknowledge that the Gospels and virtually all of the New Testament in general were written expressly for Theological purposes but then use it to pro…
Started by D.O.S. Last reply by D.O.S Jan 10.
When were the miracles added? 2 Replies
I'm looking for information about when the "miracles" (the resurrection, the virgin birth, etc.) were added to the bible. I've heard several different things. One was that they were added as late as…
Started by Susie O. Last reply by Susie O Nov. 5, 2009.
I sent an invite to Dr. Robert M. Price "The Bible Geek" 4 Replies
Friday, shortly after starting this group, I sent an email to Dr. Robert Price (aka The Bible Geek). I think it's a long shot, but how cool would it be to have Bob Price participating in some discuss…
Started by Lamar. Last reply by Lamar Aug. 2, 2009.
Debating a fundie, how am i doing? 7 Replies
I don't have a lot of experience in these kinds of debates, but recently on my blog a fundaMENTAList has made the mistake of trying to convert me, here's our most recent exchange (I write under a pen…
Tagged: errors, Biblical, Christian, Fundamentalist
Started by Rick. Last reply by Sera Jul. 7, 2009.
The Relationship Jesus Christ as a Template for Christian Religious Experience 2 Replies
Came across a short paper I wrote about 5 years ago at the request of a colleague. This is the abstract that was prepared for it: This paper examines the notion of having “a relationship with Jesus…
Tagged: essay, religious experience, evangelical, personal relationship with je…
Started by jc morrison. Last reply by jc morrison Jan. 27, 2009.
1 Corinthians 15:12-19 on the futility of faith 2 Replies
1 Corinthians 15:12-19 The Resurrection of the Dead 12 But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? 13 If there…
Started by Nate. Last reply by Nate Aug. 26, 2008.
It's about to get interesting, but I need your help. 11 Replies
First off, I'd like to apologize for my lack of activity for the last few days. Eli, mojoe, and I are currently working on a project called Chariots of Iron, an atheihumaskeptic (a word mojoe made up…
Tagged: errancy, criticism, scripture, quran, bible
Started by Lamar. Last reply by bubba Aug. 19, 2008.
Comment Wall
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Comment by Sera on July 6, 2009 at 8:35pm
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My friend Alexander from savetheworldfree.ning posted this message to a fundaMENTAList on his website...
Thank you for your message about your Gods word. However you may have been misled, read on...
If you want to get a better handle on truth, and have an awakening you may have to reconsider the traditional religious word of god message.
I have discovered a sick agenda behind religion which is keeping the people of this beautiful earth spiritually divided.
If you want to preach truth I would teach my brothers, sisters and neighbors, that the only place spiritual truth can be found is in ones own heart, not in any church or book of the world.
People who preach anything else are doing the work of a fool. In my experience with loving your fellows.
In this world there is no evil one really, no devil, no almighty God, just an absence of Love and respect for your fellow travelers on the journey.
Peace
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Comment by Richard J on July 2, 2009 at 11:12pm -
Yes. I've started the journey - reading the Bible that it. It's the first time I've really read it, other then being in Catholic religious knowledge class at school (before "losing my religion" love that song!) where they cherry picked it. I can see real parallels between god and Saddam Hussein. Both killed people on a whim when the people made them angry.
I just finished Exodus last night, and I have to say that god is very blood thirsty. The temple in Jerusalem must have stunk. They were commanded to sacrifice something ("from flock or herd") every day and sprinkle blood all around the alter. Yuck!
Also, the Levite clan gets to be the priests, and they are commanded to keep a portion of the sacrificial animals for themselves. AND, god says that all the Israelites must pay atonement in cash to the temple. With all that daily income, it's no wonder they were not allowed to charge interest. That would have meant that someone other than the priests could make money!!
It all sounded like the whole text was written by the priests themselves, and then there's the completely petulant attitude of god himself!! Don't get me started!!
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Comment by Karrick on July 1, 2009 at 1:24am - The strongest way to learn the real truth of the bible is to merely read it, again, and again, and again.
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Comment by Chris Odom on September 13, 2008 at 1:15am - A Theology group on an atheist site! Awesome! Textual criticism is always fun and it has a delicious habit of souring relations with believers who happen to have been spoon-fed their religion. I look forward to contributing here.
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Comment by Evilgenius20 on September 9, 2008 at 8:04am - Thanks.
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Comment by Lamar on September 6, 2008 at 12:08pm -
Evilgenius20,
It appears that your link is broken so I've taken the liberty of reposting it. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Dr. Bart D. Ehrman: Misquoting Jesus
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Comment by Lucy on August 18, 2008 at 9:14am -
Great group; i have a similar topic in my 'mythology' group on the bible. The more people who learn to take a skeptical outlook and learn how to objectively criticise religious scripture - the better!! As i always say to a believer when questioning their beliefs - ' my questioning your beliefs is NOT the same as attacking them!'
I see it as respecting them since i have taken the time to research it rather than accept it simply for acceptance's sake!! Why would anyone do that?? LOL!!
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