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To: IN_GOD_I_TRUST who wrote (935)	9/9/1998 4:39:00 PM
From: Ms. X	Respond to of 1542

I was confused on this title.. I wasn't sure if we were really talking about religion as in the traditional sense or "religion" as in religious traders etc... I see by your post it was the first...

To: IN_GOD_I_TRUST who wrote (935)	9/9/1998 4:59:00 PM
From: Raymond James Norris	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1542

But my original point, the salvation message through all versions of the bible is the same, no matter what words were used! There is no inconsistency there! Steve, This defies all logic and is a precarious position to be in. Let me explain: You concede that the "inconsistencies" exist but essentially "look at the brighter picture" by saying that "the salvation message through all versions of the bible is the same." So if I find 10 books that disagree on small parts, I'm supposed to ignore them and hope the "bigger picture" isn't false? The entire principal of Salvation comes under strong review when the book that teaches the idea has problems in itself. This is not localized to the Bible but to all books. If I find a book that is historically inaccurate on many points, I won't believe it on the bigger ones. If a man gives you the wrong change for a dollar, don't give him your life savings. If you wish to accept the "small errors" and hope that the major beliefs are free from errors, that's fine. But it puts you in a position where you cannot say without a doubt that the important thing you believe is free from error. Proof is the essential element missing from your equation. Peace Be Unto You, Norris

To: IN_GOD_I_TRUST who wrote (935)	9/9/1998 10:48:00 PM
From: wallacestevens	Respond to of 1542

Okay, Steve, I want to tell you about something, and I hope you can read it without getting crazy because if you try it you might just be delighted. There is a book called "Who Wrote the Bible" by R.E.Friedman. You can get it in paperback at Borders or Amazon.com. This book shows how the bible was put together WITHOUT challenging its validity as a sacred scripture. In a way, Friedman agrees with your position that the salvation message is the same no matter what the words are. I wouldn't say he's THAT loose with the bible, but you get my drift. Anyway, try it!