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Debate Score:18
Arguments:19
Total Votes:18
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Do bible worshipers understand....

....that when they claim to adhere to biblical doctrine, they are actually adhering to THEIR FAVORED INTERPRETATION of biblical doctrine, which may not be the best possible interpretation?

They do

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They don't

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A few friends of mine understand that. That is why they have the Bible App. It has many versions. Multiple Christians will read different versions of the bible.

Side: They do
atypican(4875) Disputed
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But even with having various translations at their fingertips, the whole thing is subject to their final interpretation which isn't guaranteed to be the most optimal.

Side: They don't
Lynaldea(1231) Disputed
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What is your point with what your TRYING to convey?

Please do enlighten me.

Side: They do
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Yep, after all, that's how we experience everything about life, through our interpretation, through our perceptions, and through our senses.

Side: They do

They do, but it is with understanding that they believe what they do for a reason and the other person does for another interpretation as well.

Side: They do

I don't think they understand that...with all of the different interpretations being created how can you be sure which is true?

It's a waste of brain power....unless your making something fictional...like a book or a movie

Side: They don't
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I think most do not because every single one of those different groups believes there version to be the correct version, Here is a question to all you bible thumping theist, ready?

Q: If the words of the bible is truly the word of God, as many of you claim, then how come there are so many different groups of Christians? Also how come science don't have 12,000 different versions of it self ?

Side: They don't
trumpet_guy(503) Clarified
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Q: If the words of the bible is truly the word of God, as many of you claim, then how come there are so many different groups of Christians?

Just because that's what they believe. Faith is made to adhere to something without. Not against evidence, but without evidence. My belief is that science is a natural extension of our desire to understand Gods creation. But thats not my point. You do realize not all of science agrees with each other, and not all scientists agree, right? Some argue for the big bang, some against. It is all based upon being ready to correct and change our understandings of the world around us, but yet many time it doesn't. Don't give me the crap that religious people are the only people that hold to their beliefs and understanding about life. The only difference between scientists and religious people is that scientists are backed byfacts. Some of these facts are in fact just assumptions. An example in math is that it took 300+ pages JUST to prove 1+1=2 in Principia Mathematica. We all hold dear to what we believe, we just have different ways of supporting our beliefs.

Side: They do
Lynaldea(1231) Disputed
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How come science can't tell me why I am mortal? Why can't science give me a "significant other" without refute? When does science explain how I am here to begin with? Where does science tell humans everything it desires to know without doubt? What does science have to say about any of this?

So, let's not even think about the "word of God", let's look at your thoughts of science.

Can science answer all that which is seeks to know?

What the fuck is your answer?

Side: They do
Warjin(1577) Disputed
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How come science can't tell me why I am mortal?

AH.. but science can, read up on the work of a Neuroscienctist named Sam Harris

When does science explain how I am here to begin with?

Science is the only tool that could tell you, not a 2000 year old book written by drug addicts and drunks

Where does science tell humans everything it desires to know without doubt?

It does not, science is the tool to understand if even at all possible, NOT religion.

Can science answer all that which is seeks to know?

Given enough time "YES"

Now tell me what in the holy fuck can a religious books teach us other then un proven truths, can religion answer any of the questions you asked me?

If you say yes then you are clearly delusional.

Side: They don't

Some of them may, but I believe the majority doesn't.

But personally I don't really care, it is probably not true no matter how you interpret it.

Side: They don't

Some support a cafeteria version of the Bible where they pick and choose only those verses that make them feel comfortable.

Side: They don't