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'''Biblical inerrancy''' is the doctrinal position that the original [[Bible]] is without flaw or error, even when it comes to the historical and scientific views presented in the Bible. This view is supported by the idea that the Bible is the message from God to mankind, and therefore cannot be [[Alleged Bible contradictions|in error]]. Biblical inerrancy is popular among [[Young Earth Creationists]] and [[Biblical literalists]]. | '''Biblical inerrancy''' is the doctrinal position that the original [[Bible]] is without flaw or error, even when it comes to the historical and scientific views presented in the Bible. This view is supported by the idea that the Bible is the message from God to mankind, and therefore cannot be [[Alleged Bible contradictions|in error]]. Biblical inerrancy is popular among [[Young Earth Creationists]] and [[Biblical literalists]]. | ||
| − | As many as one third of Americans hold this position. | + | As many as one third of Americans hold this position<ref>http://www.gallup.com/poll/27682/OneThird-Americans-Believe-Bible-Literally-True.aspx</ref>. |
Some argue that if the [[Alleged Bible contradictions|Bible]] cannot be proven inerrant, then the claim within it would be irrelevant.<ref>Geisler & Nix (1986). ''A General Introduction to the Bible.'' Moody Press, Chicago. ISBN 0-8024-2916-5</ref> | Some argue that if the [[Alleged Bible contradictions|Bible]] cannot be proven inerrant, then the claim within it would be irrelevant.<ref>Geisler & Nix (1986). ''A General Introduction to the Bible.'' Moody Press, Chicago. ISBN 0-8024-2916-5</ref> | ||
Revision as of 01:18, August 26, 2008
Biblical inerrancy is the doctrinal position that the original Bible is without flaw or error, even when it comes to the historical and scientific views presented in the Bible. This view is supported by the idea that the Bible is the message from God to mankind, and therefore cannot be in error. Biblical inerrancy is popular among Young Earth Creationists and Biblical literalists. As many as one third of Americans hold this position[1]. Some argue that if the Bible cannot be proven inerrant, then the claim within it would be irrelevant.[2]
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- ↑ http://www.gallup.com/poll/27682/OneThird-Americans-Believe-Bible-Literally-True.aspx
- ↑ Geisler & Nix (1986). A General Introduction to the Bible. Moody Press, Chicago. ISBN 0-8024-2916-5