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SCantiGOP

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3. Why don't Christians understand

Reply to retrowire (Reply #2)

Sat May 7, 2016, 11:06 AM

May 2016

That the bible was written by superstitious peasants 2,000 years ago?
That's why it states as fact that the sun revolves around the Earth and there was somehow enough water to cover the mountains due to a rainstorm.

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Brilliant! PatSeg May 2016 #1

why dont Christians understand that retrowire May 2016 #2

Why don't Christians understand SCantiGOP May 2016 #3

the bible is not absolute. retrowire May 2016 #4

Because some Xtians DON'T think the Bible is up for interpretation NickB79 May 2016 #5

Which is humorous because most of those don't bother to study MH1 May 2016 #17

It's devolved into a folk religion Warpy May 2016 #18

Christians understand that. 'Christians' don't. eom Betty Karlson May 2016 #6

Christians understand that. 'Christians' don't. AlbertCat May 2016 #7

I think your definition of Christianity is rather dogmatic and exclusive. Betty Karlson May 2016 #9

is rather dogmatic and exclusive. AlbertCat May 2016 #11

Dogmatism and substantial uniformity are two different matters. Betty Karlson May 2016 #12

Dogmatism and substantial uniformity are two different matters. AlbertCat May 2016 #13

You are in the Atheist and Agnostic group Lordquinton May 2016 #19

So what exactly are the majority of purported Christians then whatthehey May 2016 #20

Because in some cases they really can't coexist Major Nikon May 2016 #10

Let em try to "debunk" it. AlbertCat May 2016 #8

Sure they can Major Nikon May 2016 #14

God says so, period. AlbertCat May 2016 #15

Close Major Nikon May 2016 #16