How can the Bible be considered a tolerant book?

Here is a list of Bible quotes that I wish were told as much as that John 3:16 line.

A Christian can not be accused of any wrongdoing. Romans 8:33

This is why I deserted Christianity and became an Atheist. To be honest all religious books are equally intolerant.

Heeere we go again.

On topic: I agree with you entirely.

How can it not be?...the bible completely tolerates all those that follows its rules.....:lol:

just another reason that religions make me sad....faith= good.....religion=bad....

Firstly, none of thoes are direct bible quotes. You can tell by the language used. The language is way too modern to be direct quotes. Although I suspect they are just modernised and are actually in the bible, just in older language, but it is best to use actual quotes - modernisations can be missinterpritations.

Seccondly, without the context it is impossible to judge. Many of thoes will make sense in context. Although some of them, even in context will be intolerant.

Firstly, none of thoes are direct bible quotes. You can tell by the language used. The language is way too modern to be direct quotes. Although I suspect they are just modernised and are actually in the bible, just in older language, but it is best to use actual quotes - modernisations can be wrong.

Seccondly, without the context it is impossible to judge. Many of thoes will make sense in context. Although some of them, even in context will be intolerant.

mattyftm

Perhaps a few are taken out of context, but I've no doubt that plenty aren't.

How can it not be?...the bible completely tolerates all those that follows its rules.....:lol:

just another reason that religions make me sad....faith= good.....religion=bad....

Omni-Slash

Your point of view intrigues me. Usually those who oppose religion also oppose faith on the grounds that it is irrational, which it is.

Can I ask what type of bible this is?

I'm looking through my king james and they don't seem to be matching at all with the verses. Site link if possible?

Well there was the whole love thy neighbour and turn the other cheek stuff. Guess it depends which bits you feel like following.

Oh and I'm pretty sure that somewhere the Bible welcomes rational inquiry and encourages individual thinking. Wouldn't know where to find it though.

Your point of view intrigues me. Usually those who oppose religion also oppose faith on the grounds that it is irrational, which it is.Funky_Llama

It also seems God doesn't seem to care about rape and murder too much:

What kind of lunatic would make a rape victim marry her attacker? Answer: God.

Lo, a day shall come for the Lord when the spoils shall be divided in your midst. And I will gather all the nations against Jerusalem for battle: the city shall be taken, houses plundered,women ravished; half of the city shall go into exile, but the rest of the people shall not be removed from the city. (Zechariah 14:1-2 NAB)

how about giving props to the site you're ripping this off from.....Omni-Slash

Please, if you have nothing useful to say, don't say anything.

Please, if you have nothing useful to say, don't say anything.

felixlynch777

[QUOTE="Omni-Slash"]how about giving props to the site you're ripping this off from.....felixlynch777

Please, if you have nothing useful to say, don't say anything.

You're obviously just copying and pasting from a website. Why don't you actually write what you think and then back it up with bible quotes rather than just copying and pasting everything.

[QUOTE="felixlynch777"]

[QUOTE="Omni-Slash"]how about giving props to the site you're ripping this off from.....mattyftm

Please, if you have nothing useful to say, don't say anything.

You're obviously just copying and pasting from a website. Why don't you actually write what you think and then back it up with bible quotes rather than just copying and pasting.

I don't have time to look through the bible trying to find weird quotes so I'm using other sources, the site I'm using has links to online Bibles that back up the claims being made.

http://www.evilbible.com/felixlynch777

[QUOTE="mattyftm"][QUOTE="felixlynch777"]

[QUOTE="Omni-Slash"]how about giving props to the site you're ripping this off from.....felixlynch777

Please, if you have nothing useful to say, don't say anything.

You're obviously just copying and pasting from a website. Why don't you actually write what you think and then back it up with bible quotes rather than just copying and pasting.

What I mean is, don't copy and paste things, actually use the keyboard to say your actual opinion rather than copying and pasting someone elses opinion, even if it is similar to your own.

[QUOTE="felixlynch777"][QUOTE="mattyftm"][QUOTE="felixlynch777"]

[QUOTE="Omni-Slash"]how about giving props to the site you're ripping this off from.....mattyftm

Please, if you have nothing useful to say, don't say anything.

You're obviously just copying and pasting from a website. Why don't you actually write what you think and then back it up with bible quotes rather than just copying and pasting.

What I mean is, don't copy and paste things, actually use the keyboard to say your actual opinion rather than copying and pasting someone elses opinion, however similar it is to your own.

Again I say, I DON'T HAVE ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD TO WRITE ALL OF THIS! Come on it's pretty long and it sums up what I think perfectly.

And Omni-Slash, you asked for a link, I gave it to you so stop moaning. If you want to turn this into school yard insult trading, please leave.

[QUOTE="felixlynch777"]http://www.evilbible.com/Omni-Slash

What valid arguments exactly? List them and I'll answer them. The only arguments so far are you saying that I copy and paste this, not what I think constitutes and argument.

[QUOTE="Funky_Llama"]Your point of view intrigues me. Usually those who oppose religion also oppose faith on the grounds that it is irrational, which it is.Omni-Slash

Doesn't make it right, though.

[QUOTE="Omni-Slash"][QUOTE="felixlynch777"]http://www.evilbible.com/felixlynch777

What valid arguments exactly? List them and I'll answer them. The only arguments so far are you saying that I copy and paste this, not what I think constitutes and argument.

What aboput the counter examples that I hinted at?

[QUOTE="mattyftm"][QUOTE="felixlynch777"][QUOTE="mattyftm"][QUOTE="felixlynch777"]

[QUOTE="Omni-Slash"]how about giving props to the site you're ripping this off from.....felixlynch777

Please, if you have nothing useful to say, don't say anything.

You're obviously just copying and pasting from a website. Why don't you actually write what you think and then back it up with bible quotes rather than just copying and pasting.

What I mean is, don't copy and paste things, actually use the keyboard to say your actual opinion rather than copying and pasting someone elses opinion, however similar it is to your own.

Again I say, I DON'T HAVE ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD TO WRITE ALL OF THIS! Come on it's pretty long and it sums up what I think perfectly.

And Omni-Slash, you asked for a link, I gave it to you so stop moaning. If you want to turn this into school yard insult trading, please leave.

It wouldn't take too long to sum up your thoughts in a paragraph or two.

[QUOTE="felixlynch777"]

[QUOTE="Omni-Slash"][QUOTE="felixlynch777"]http://www.evilbible.com/domatron23

What valid arguments exactly? List them and I'll answer them. The only arguments so far are you saying that I copy and paste this, not what I think constitutes and argument.

What aboput the counter examples that I hinted at?

About what parts of the bible people choose to believe in?

[QUOTE="mattyftm"][QUOTE="felixlynch777"][QUOTE="mattyftm"][QUOTE="felixlynch777"]

[QUOTE="Omni-Slash"]how about giving props to the site you're ripping this off from.....felixlynch777

Please, if you have nothing useful to say, don't say anything.

You're obviously just copying and pasting from a website. Why don't you actually write what you think and then back it up with bible quotes rather than just copying and pasting.

What I mean is, don't copy and paste things, actually use the keyboard to say your actual opinion rather than copying and pasting someone elses opinion, however similar it is to your own.

Again I say, I DON'T HAVE ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD TO WRITE ALL OF THIS! Come on it's pretty long and it sums up what I think perfectly.

And Omni-Slash, you asked for a link, I gave it to you so stop moaning. If you want to turn this into school yard insult trading, please leave.

[QUOTE="felixlynch777"][QUOTE="mattyftm"][QUOTE="felixlynch777"][QUOTE="mattyftm"][QUOTE="felixlynch777"]

[QUOTE="Omni-Slash"]how about giving props to the site you're ripping this off from.....mattyftm

Please, if you have nothing useful to say, don't say anything.

You're obviously just copying and pasting from a website. Why don't you actually write what you think and then back it up with bible quotes rather than just copying and pasting.

What I mean is, don't copy and paste things, actually use the keyboard to say your actual opinion rather than copying and pasting someone elses opinion, however similar it is to your own.

Again I say, I DON'T HAVE ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD TO WRITE ALL OF THIS! Come on it's pretty long and it sums up what I think perfectly.

And Omni-Slash, you asked for a link, I gave it to you so stop moaning. If you want to turn this into school yard insult trading, please leave.

It wouldn't take too long to sum up your thoughts in a paragraph or two.

I wasn't planning to make this topic, I just stumbled upon this site and it surprised me so much, and I just wanted to show how hypocritical religion and how the bible is still viewed as "God's word" .

[QUOTE="felixlynch777"][QUOTE="mattyftm"][QUOTE="felixlynch777"][QUOTE="mattyftm"][QUOTE="felixlynch777"]

[QUOTE="Omni-Slash"]how about giving props to the site you're ripping this off from.....badaboom187

Please, if you have nothing useful to say, don't say anything.

You're obviously just copying and pasting from a website. Why don't you actually write what you think and then back it up with bible quotes rather than just copying and pasting.

What I mean is, don't copy and paste things, actually use the keyboard to say your actual opinion rather than copying and pasting someone elses opinion, however similar it is to your own.

Again I say, I DON'T HAVE ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD TO WRITE ALL OF THIS! Come on it's pretty long and it sums up what I think perfectly.

And Omni-Slash, you asked for a link, I gave it to you so stop moaning. If you want to turn this into school yard insult trading, please leave.

Yet you've posted over 5000 posts. From now on, keep the insults out.

[QUOTE="felixlynch777"]

[QUOTE="Omni-Slash"][QUOTE="felixlynch777"]http://www.evilbible.com/domatron23

What valid arguments exactly? List them and I'll answer them. The only arguments so far are you saying that I copy and paste this, not what I think constitutes and argument.

What aboput the counter examples that I hinted at?

Counter-examples... would Hitler get away with using 'I'm nice to Aryans' as a counter-example?

And no, I'm not saying you're a nazi or like Hitler I couldn't think of a better example :/

[QUOTE="domatron23"][QUOTE="felixlynch777"]

[QUOTE="Omni-Slash"][QUOTE="felixlynch777"]http://www.evilbible.com/felixlynch777

What valid arguments exactly? List them and I'll answer them. The only arguments so far are you saying that I copy and paste this, not what I think constitutes and argument.

What aboput the counter examples that I hinted at?

About what parts of the bible people choose to believe in?

Yup. If your claiming that the bible is intolerant then you must dismiss all of the tolerant passages (just like a person who claims the bible is awesome dismisses the dodgy stuff).

Doesn't make it right, though.

Funky_Llama

[QUOTE="felixlynch777"][QUOTE="domatron23"][QUOTE="felixlynch777"]

[QUOTE="Omni-Slash"][QUOTE="felixlynch777"]http://www.evilbible.com/domatron23

What valid arguments exactly? List them and I'll answer them. The only arguments so far are you saying that I copy and paste this, not what I think constitutes and argument.

What aboput the counter examples that I hinted at?

About what parts of the bible people choose to believe in?

Yup. If your claiming that the bible is intolerant then you must dismiss all of the tolerant passages (just like a person who claims the bible is awesome dismisses the dodgy stuff).

True actually, but people never talk about the intolerant part.

Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Things change.

[QUOTE="domatron23"][QUOTE="felixlynch777"]

[QUOTE="Omni-Slash"][QUOTE="felixlynch777"]http://www.evilbible.com/Funky_Llama

What valid arguments exactly? List them and I'll answer them. The only arguments so far are you saying that I copy and paste this, not what I think constitutes and argument.

What aboput the counter examples that I hinted at?

Counter-examples... would Hitler get away with using 'I'm nice to Aryans' as a counter-example?

And no, I'm not saying you're a nazi or like Hitler I couldn't think of a better example :/

The bible seems to say different things. On the one hand there's the TC's passages which demonstrate intolerance towards non-Christians. On the other there's the passages saying be nice to everyone regardless of faith. Contradictory I know butthe Bible is only evil if you cherry pick.

Again I say, I DON'T HAVE ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD TO WRITE ALL OF THIS! Come on it's pretty long and it sums up what I think perfectly.

And Omni-Slash, you asked for a link, I gave it to you so stop moaning. If you want to turn this into school yard insult trading, please leave.

felixlynch777

[QUOTE="domatron23"][QUOTE="felixlynch777"][QUOTE="domatron23"][QUOTE="felixlynch777"]

[QUOTE="Omni-Slash"][QUOTE="felixlynch777"]http://www.evilbible.com/felixlynch777

What valid arguments exactly? List them and I'll answer them. The only arguments so far are you saying that I copy and paste this, not what I think constitutes and argument.

What aboput the counter examples that I hinted at?

About what parts of the bible people choose to believe in?

Yup. If your claiming that the bible is intolerant then you must dismiss all of the tolerant passages (just like a person who claims the bible is awesome dismisses the dodgy stuff).

True actually, but people never talk about the intolerant part.

Probably because not many people actually practice it.

anyway...I'm out see you all later today...Omni-Slash

Ya I'm off too. Nighty everyone.

The beauty of this entire argument is that you forget that the Abrahamic God, as described in the Torah, Bible, and Qur'an, is omnipotent, and therefore consists of all human emotion and all human psyches. God is just as much a psychotic maniac as It is a benevolent ruler. It is the perfect diety because It is emotion. Whether or not that emotion is good, no human can say, because we are imperfect creatures, and therefore cannot judge the actions of a perfect being.

Call it a cop-out, whatever you wish. If you're going to blast the Bible, however, then you had better prepare to bash other religions, because the vast majority of them have similar tendencies.

[QUOTE="Funky_Llama"][QUOTE="domatron23"][QUOTE="felixlynch777"]

[QUOTE="Omni-Slash"][QUOTE="felixlynch777"]http://www.evilbible.com/domatron23

What valid arguments exactly? List them and I'll answer them. The only arguments so far are you saying that I copy and paste this, not what I think constitutes and argument.

What aboput the counter examples that I hinted at?

Counter-examples... would Hitler get away with using 'I'm nice to Aryans' as a counter-example?

And no, I'm not saying you're a nazi or like Hitler I couldn't think of a better example :/

The bible seems to say different things. On the one hand there's the TC's passages which demonstrate intolerance towards non-Christians. On the other there's the passages saying be nice to everyone regardless of faith. Contradictory I know butthe Bible is only evil if you cherry pick.

And also only good if you cherry pick. It contraticts itself so much that it doesn't give a coherent message.

The beauty of this entire argument is that you forget that the Abrahamic God, as described in the Torah, Bible, and Qur'an, is omnipotent, and therefore consists of all human emotion and all human psyches. God is just as much a psychotic maniac as It is a benevolent ruler. It is the perfect diety because It is emotion. Whether or not that emotion is good, no human can say, because we are imperfect creatures, and therefore cannot judge the actions of a perfect being.

Call it a cop-out, whatever you wish. If you're going to blast the Bible, however, then you had better prepare to bash other religions, because the vast majority of them have similar tendencies.

tycoonmike

I don't see how being all-powerful would lead logically to being all-, er, emotional.

I'm also quite happy to bash other religions. :P

[QUOTE="tycoonmike"]

The beauty of this entire argument is that you forget that the Abrahamic God, as described in the Torah, Bible, and Qur'an, is omnipotent, and therefore consists of all human emotion and all human psyches. God is just as much a psychotic maniac as It is a benevolent ruler. It is the perfect diety because It is emotion. Whether or not that emotion is good, no human can say, because we are imperfect creatures, and therefore cannot judge the actions of a perfect being.

Call it a cop-out, whatever you wish. If you're going to blast the Bible, however, then you had better prepare to bash other religions, because the vast majority of them have similar tendencies.

Funky_Llama

I don't see how being all-powerful would lead logically to being all-, er, emotional.

I'm also quite happy to bash other religions. :P

If you are all-powerful, then you can do or be whatever you want, even create a boulder that It cannot lift, so long as It limits Its power (just to defuse that argument right here). It can be completely emotional or devoid of emotion, whatever It wishes to be, if It can even wish.

[QUOTE="badaboom187"][QUOTE="felixlynch777"][QUOTE="mattyftm"][QUOTE="felixlynch777"][QUOTE="mattyftm"][QUOTE="felixlynch777"]

[QUOTE="Omni-Slash"]how about giving props to the site you're ripping this off from.....felixlynch777

Please, if you have nothing useful to say, don't say anything.

You're obviously just copying and pasting from a website. Why don't you actually write what you think and then back it up with bible quotes rather than just copying and pasting.

What I mean is, don't copy and paste things, actually use the keyboard to say your actual opinion rather than copying and pasting someone elses opinion, however similar it is to your own.

Again I say, I DON'T HAVE ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD TO WRITE ALL OF THIS! Come on it's pretty long and it sums up what I think perfectly.

And Omni-Slash, you asked for a link, I gave it to you so stop moaning. If you want to turn this into school yard insult trading, please leave.

Yet you've posted over 5000 posts. From now on, keep the insults out.

[QUOTE="Funky_Llama"][QUOTE="tycoonmike"]

The beauty of this entire argument is that you forget that the Abrahamic God, as described in the Torah, Bible, and Qur'an, is omnipotent, and therefore consists of all human emotion and all human psyches. God is just as much a psychotic maniac as It is a benevolent ruler. It is the perfect diety because It is emotion. Whether or not that emotion is good, no human can say, because we are imperfect creatures, and therefore cannot judge the actions of a perfect being.

Call it a cop-out, whatever you wish. If you're going to blast the Bible, however, then you had better prepare to bash other religions, because the vast majority of them have similar tendencies.

tycoonmike

I don't see how being all-powerful would lead logically to being all-, er, emotional.

I'm also quite happy to bash other religions. :P

If you are all-powerful, then you can do or be whatever you want, even create a boulder that It cannot lift, so long as It limits Its power (just to defuse that argument right here). It can be completely emotional or devoid of emotion, whatever It wishes to be, if It can even wish.

I suppose so... although I don't see why God would choose, as an initially rational being, to become a psychotic being.

Although the thing about the boulder demonstrates that an omnipotent God is impossible anyway.