Comments on: Why do some claim the Bible is vague and contradictory, when Sectarian Bible Translators are the real problem?

By: Michael C

Michael C — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:04:59 +0000

So, what are you saying, that the bible must be "spiritually" translated? I think that's merely restating the argument.
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By: Free Stuff in 2012

Free Stuff in 2012 — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:58:59 +0000

Good thing, you and all your scholars agree on every interpretation of those Greek books. It is such a relief that there is no disagreement or discord as long as you read Greek. *sarcasm*

Yes, translation errors, changes in languages meanings, as well as actual content, all add up to make those 2000+ year old books even tougher to get any useful information out of.

I am happy for you if you if your religion makes you happy, but even a casual reader knows that there is FAR from agreement over any old text.
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Non-Abrahamic Theist

By: Andy

Andy — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:48:59 +0000

I agree with you. It seem to me if there was a completely new record, maybe on from another people on the other side of the world, that was only translated once, maybe by a prophet, you'd have a way to discern the truth in a completely understandable way. Now where can I find one of those?
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By: IC

IC — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:24:59 +0000

For me, the best way of conveing the truth is to buy a striongs concordance which contains a hebrew and greek dictionary. then you should be able to convey the truth a little better.
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By: The Dark Side

The Dark Side — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:48:59 +0000

Translators are not the problem. It’s not that clear in the original languages either. A couple of examples:

In the verses in 1 Cor. and 1 Tim. where Paul says homosexual sex is wrong, the Greek word used is "arsenokoitai" and nobody is quite sure what it means because almost no other ancient texts include it.

Have you ever tried to read Revelation in Greek? It’s very badly written in that language and it causes translators even more headaches than the other books.
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My theology degree (in which I studied NT Greek).

By: de ƒåç†ø atheist

de ƒåç†ø atheist — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:27:59 +0000

Yeah, even the progressive English text is retarded. Post your translation.
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By: dirtt_diver

dirtt_diver — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:38:59 +0000

very interesting question! i would really like if you asked that on my forum! i think it would get a great response! i can give you your own section and see how you do with that if you like? try it out cause you can respond to what people have to say then.
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By: Vampurr Kitteh

Vampurr Kitteh — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:29:59 +0000

Or perhaps God can shed light on the real interpretation instead of allowing all the confusion
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By: Wolfechu II

Wolfechu II — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:54:59 +0000

It's also contradictory in the original. Or we wouldn't have the apocrypha. We're not talking minor errors in translation here, we're talking someone approaching the book with a huge pair of scissors.
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By: Oh Hot Damn, This Is My JAM

Oh Hot Damn, This Is My JAM — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:06:59 +0000

until everyone can read the original Greek and Hebrew for themselves... christians ain't gonna be able to get others to understand squat
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