Need list of greatest biblical absurdities, contradictions

[nickolay1]

I need help with compiling a list of the most significant biblical contradictions, absurdities, and examples of violence. My parents, while not extremely religious, continue to harbor various illogical and superstitious beliefs, among which is a belief in (the judeo-christian) god. However, neither parent has thoroughly read the bible. I need such a list of evidence to confront them with in order to attempt to dispel such beliefs. I've performed several searches and have skimmed through the lists of the skeptic's annotated bible, but have been unable to sift out the most incriminating details. Any assistance is greatly appreciated.

[Ariphaos]

http://members.aol.com/ckbloomfld/

http://www.evilbible.com/

And my personal favorite (though not, specifically contradictions...)

http://members.aol.com/DrSwiney/primer.html


Mostly I use the last item when talking with christians, because it is very clear about the New Testament's editing process.

[General Zod]

Look no further than the Skeptics Annotated Bible.

[Ariphaos]

... what part of "skimmed through the lists of the skeptic's annotated bible, but have been unable to sift out the most incriminating details" did you miss, Zod?

[mr friendly guy]

I need help with compiling a list of the most significant biblical contradictions, absurdities, and examples of violence. My parents, while not extremely religious, continue to harbor various illogical and superstitious beliefs, among which is a belief in (the judeo-christian) god. However, neither parent has thoroughly read the bible. I need such a list of evidence to confront them with in order to attempt to dispel such beliefs. I've performed several searches and have skimmed through the lists of the skeptic's annotated bible, but have been unable to sift out the most incriminating details. Any assistance is greatly appreciated.

If you like, PM me and I can send you a limited list (MS word) I have been compiling for ease of reference. Its titled Christian Idol, and show cases quotes supporting examples of immoral behaviour by various Christian figures, taken from the Encyclopedia of Biblical errancy. So far I have only compiled a list for God, but I do believe it might be what you are looking for.

[Boyish-Tigerlilly]

I wouldn't use the SAB anyway, since they will likely ignore you and say everything you point out is not a contradiction if you put it into context. The same goes with the absurdities. It just never works.

[Haruko]

No mention of Michael Wong's Creationism versus Science site prior to my post? Mr. Wong spent a lot of time, from what I've read, dissecting every book of the Bible and listing every absurdity he comes across... and, last I checked, he wasn't even done yet.

Here it is: Reference: OT Violence. And I was right: after all that, he isn't even done yet.

[Haruko]

And, after all that, it's just the OT covered.

[Darth Wong]

The thing about the Bible and Science is that both of them make physical statements and predictions, but those of the Bible are often so hopelessly absurd that its proponents can get away with calling them "obviously allegorical".

[CaptJodan]

The thing about the Bible and Science is that both of them make physical statements and predictions, but those of the Bible are often so hopelessly absurd that its proponents can get away with calling them "obviously allegorical".

I wish this were true, but in more Prodestant denominations, such as what my parents and grandparents grew up with, these stories are literal truth. Don't ask me how they justify it, I can't really understand it myself, but each and every story happened, because God came down and helped the writers of the Bible remember and create the words on paper bla bla bla. In my household, allegory my ass. It's all about it all happening. Mom points to other cultures having a flood story and says "look, the Flood obviously happened becuase everyone has one", and naturally Creation really was done in 7 days, etc.

Those such as the Southern Baptists and SDAs and other rather conservative groups still believe in the literal truths of the Bible. How they are able to hold up under any kind of scrutiny remains a mystery to me.

[nickolay1]

Excellent. I thank you all for the information.