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Originally posted by greeklawgirl
You don't have to reconsider, and I respect the fact that you read the Bible literally as the divine word of God. But we have a honest difference of opinion.
First of all, there are many biblical scholars out there who are Christians. They're not trying to disprove or find error in the Bible: they're trying to shed light and get a better understanding on the events in them.
Again, I am a devout Christian woman. I've read the New Testament in New Testament Greek and in several English versions. I've studied early Christian movements and history for years because it interests me. God gave me a brain to THINK with, and I don't think that studying the Bible objectively or critically interferes with my faith. If anything, its given me a deeper appreciation of my religion.
I'm not offended that you don't want to reconsider, but I am offended if you think that your opinion is the only opinion. And I'm sorry, but again, I refuse to vilify an entire race for the actions of a few--which is what you're implying.
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My opinion is certainly not the only opinion and as mentioned before I AM NOT vilifying the entire race for the actions of a few. I still believe that the Jews are God's chosen people. I certainly respect your opinion and your right to voice it. I like differences in opinion, it helps me, believe it or not, strengthen my own faith. I didn't say you were stupid for doing something different from me, and I'm glad you are a Christian. You sound like a very intelligent woman and I highly respect your opinons.
I have answered all questions from a Fundamentalist Christian viewpoint, as RACooper was asking.
GeekyPenguin, as far as the discrepencies, I, again, do not believe that. My preacher regularly points out what many view to be discrpencies and shows us how they are not. But, I fall into the category of people who believe that there is one right translation of the bible, if that sheds more light on my strong opinions.