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jeepnstein

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38. It is all equally important.

Wed Jun 20, 2012, 12:08 PM

Jun 2012

The problem is you have to read it with an eye towards context and not like some kind of menu. Much of what is said in the New Testament is directly tied to the Old. It's not a book that gives direct answers to anything, which drives some people mad.

Your divisions make some sense, but it's a three legged stool. You have to have them all for it to work.

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Which part of the Bible is most important? [View all] SoutherDem Jun 2012 OP

Which Grimm fairy tale is the most important? edhopper Jun 2012 #1

Ok, I know but I was trying to play nice. SoutherDem Jun 2012 #3

I don't understand this post. Are you shit stirring or asking for a legitimate discussion? cbayer Jun 2012 #4

I wanted a real discussion. SoutherDem Jun 2012 #10

I thought you might want a real discussion, but your replies would indicate something very different cbayer Jun 2012 #13

Well, SoutherDem Jun 2012 #15

I am sorry if I overstepped. cbayer Jun 2012 #16

No problem. SoutherDem Jun 2012 #18

You will find both very open minded and congenial believers and non-believers here. cbayer Jun 2012 #21

The "Old Testament" is composed of three parts: Betsy Ross Jun 2012 #2

Yes, I know there are many divisions. SoutherDem Jun 2012 #7

Ah, there's my answer. cbayer Jun 2012 #8

Am I serious, Yes. SoutherDem Jun 2012 #12

The Turbineguy Jun 2012 #5

the part that makes it right height to stabilize a wobbly table n/t oldhippydude Jun 2012 #6

From what I have seen randr Jun 2012 #9

This was answered by Rabbi Hillel before the New Testament was written . . . Journeyman Jun 2012 #11

It is close, if I may ask a follow up. SoutherDem Jun 2012 #14

I haven't a clue how to answer your questions. . . Journeyman Jun 2012 #17

Thanks for the honest answer. SoutherDem Jun 2012 #19

FWIW, the Old Testament is much more than the Torah. laconicsax Jun 2012 #23

Ah, yes. More commentary . . . Journeyman Jun 2012 #26

Actually, it's mostly embellished history. laconicsax Jun 2012 #27

Have you never read all three of my posts in this sub-thread? . . . Journeyman Jun 2012 #30

Then don't complain when you're corrected on factual matters. n/t laconicsax Jun 2012 #32

Right. Torah's just 1st the 5 books of OT. daaron Jun 2012 #28

words in red are allegedly by the Jesus character, the christ is the raised by witchcraft one nt msongs Jun 2012 #20

The only parts I ever pay any attention to are Proverbs and the NT's red letter parts. kestrel91316 Jun 2012 #22

Thanks for the honest answer. SoutherDem Jun 2012 #34

I am not going to presume to tell christianity what to put in its bible. I'm just kestrel91316 Jun 2012 #40

the four gospels are the only books that matter to me madrchsod Jun 2012 #24

How do you address the contradictions and factual errors? laconicsax Jun 2012 #25

Thanks for the honest answer. SoutherDem Jun 2012 #35

The index. n/t cynatnite Jun 2012 #29

The parts made of paper can be important in the outhouse. nt Speck Tater Jun 2012 #31

Am NOT a Biblical scholar. turtlerescue1 Jun 2012 #33

Thanks for the sincere, honest answer. SoutherDem Jun 2012 #36

to attempt a serious if disinterested answer...it depends dmallind Jun 2012 #37

It is all equally important. jeepnstein Jun 2012 #38

It's the forgotten disclaimer. laconicsax Jun 2012 #39

^This^ mr blur Jun 2012 #42

The Golden Rule. n/t backscatter712 Jun 2012 #41