In a case some years ago (also shown in the movie 'Inherit the Wind'), professor Cates was tried for teaching the evolution theory of Darwin. He had decided to teach the ways which were not on the Bible, therefore breaking the law. People went against each other: some thinking that the event of human creation should be based on what the Bible says, some saying that it was a course of evolution. The topic might seem stupid, but it wasn't back then.
Although today, there are almost no problems like this, people have argued throughout time about the creation of humans. Some claim that we have evolved from apes through a long period of time. Others claim the Bible to be true, saying that God had created the humans on the sixth day. But now, is the Bible exactly a reliable source?
God created Adam and created Eve out of one of his ribs according to the text, “And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man.” (Genesis 2:22) That’s what the Bible says. Now, is there evidence that this happened? Although Darwin’s theory of evolution at least has some evidence or data from the past to back it up, the Bible doesn’t. The only proof that we know of the contents of the Bible is the Bible itself. Is that reliable? I believe not.
The Bible has many flaws that can’t just be overlooked. Take a look at this for example: “And Cain knew his wife; and she conceived, and bare Enoch.” (Genesis 4:17)Let’s get this straight. Where did Cain’s wife come from? The only humans existing were Adam, Eve, Cain, and Abel (who is now dead). If the Bible doesn’t make logical sense, it’s probable that the contents are not true. Also, if the years are to be tracked back from the birth of Jesus, the creation of the world was at most three to four thousand years ago. Look at the discoveries people had made. They had found dinosaur fossils, ancient organisms, the time in which earth was created, and many other things that are from far before the time of the creation. Did dinosaurs precede God? How can the events from the Bible be true if it goes against nature and logic?
God has his problems in the Bible as well. Although he is shown as the superior ‘perfect’ entity, he is not as perfect as we think. Why did God create the snake if it were to trick Eve? God knew everything of every creature, right? I guess not. When Cain kills Abel, what did God do? Did God do anything to prevent the first murder from happening? Nope. God isn’t perfect as the Bible states. This lowers the reliability of the Bible even more.
The Bible, its events and its belief shouldn’t stop anyone from believing what they want to. Although less than before, there are still problems caused by people who yet don’t understand this. Just know this: The Bible is a book. It’s actually a good book. But guess what? It’s not the only book.
Although today, there are almost no problems like this, people have argued throughout time about the creation of humans. Some claim that we have evolved from apes through a long period of time. Others claim the Bible to be true, saying that God had created the humans on the sixth day. But now, is the Bible exactly a reliable source?
God created Adam and created Eve out of one of his ribs according to the text, “And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man.” (Genesis 2:22) That’s what the Bible says. Now, is there evidence that this happened? Although Darwin’s theory of evolution at least has some evidence or data from the past to back it up, the Bible doesn’t. The only proof that we know of the contents of the Bible is the Bible itself. Is that reliable? I believe not.
The Bible has many flaws that can’t just be overlooked. Take a look at this for example: “And Cain knew his wife; and she conceived, and bare Enoch.” (Genesis 4:17)Let’s get this straight. Where did Cain’s wife come from? The only humans existing were Adam, Eve, Cain, and Abel (who is now dead). If the Bible doesn’t make logical sense, it’s probable that the contents are not true. Also, if the years are to be tracked back from the birth of Jesus, the creation of the world was at most three to four thousand years ago. Look at the discoveries people had made. They had found dinosaur fossils, ancient organisms, the time in which earth was created, and many other things that are from far before the time of the creation. Did dinosaurs precede God? How can the events from the Bible be true if it goes against nature and logic?
God has his problems in the Bible as well. Although he is shown as the superior ‘perfect’ entity, he is not as perfect as we think. Why did God create the snake if it were to trick Eve? God knew everything of every creature, right? I guess not. When Cain kills Abel, what did God do? Did God do anything to prevent the first murder from happening? Nope. God isn’t perfect as the Bible states. This lowers the reliability of the Bible even more.
The Bible, its events and its belief shouldn’t stop anyone from believing what they want to. Although less than before, there are still problems caused by people who yet don’t understand this. Just know this: The Bible is a book. It’s actually a good book. But guess what? It’s not the only book.
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