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The '''New International Version''' (NIV) of the [[Bible]] is the bestselling English translation of the Bible, but it is written at the 7th grade reading level (some say it is as low as the 4th grade level).

The '''New International Version''' (NIV) of the [[Bible]] is the bestselling English translation of the Bible, but it is written at the 7th grade reading level (some say it is as low as the 4th grade level).

The '''NIV''' has gained wide acceptance among evangelicals due to its adherence to [[conservative]] doctrinal points with respect to the divinity of Christ, salvation through faith, and both [[Old Testament]] prophecies and the fulfillment of them.  It also uses gender-specific pronouns and declined to embrace liberal gender neutrality.

The '''NIV''' has gained wide acceptance among evangelicals due to its adherence to [[conservative]] doctrinal points with respect to the divinity of Christ, salvation through faith, and both [[Old Testament]] prophecies and the fulfillment of them.   

But the '''NIV''' did erase numerous biblical references to the unborn child,<ref>See [[Feminist Bible]].</ref> perhaps to appease supporters of [[abortion]].  This has enabled professors at Wheaton College and elsewhere to dilute or deny Christian opposition to abortion.

But the '''NIV''' erases numerous biblical references to the unborn child,<ref>See [[Feminist Bible]].</ref> perhaps to appease supporters of [[abortion]].  This has enabled professors at Wheaton College and elsewhere to dilute or deny Christian opposition to abortion.

 

 

 

Note how this feminist neutralizing of gender opens the door to same-sex marriage, and also adds to the wordiness.

== History of Translation ==

== History of Translation ==