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| − | '''Biblical inerrancy''' is the doctrinal position that the original [[Bible]] is without flaw or error | + | '''Biblical inerrancy''' is the doctrinal position that the original [[Bible]] is without flaw or error. The belief can be divided into two schools of thought. The first is that the Bible is without flaw or error with regards to History, Science, and Spiritual truth, also called [[Biblical literalism]]. The second is that the Bible is inerrant as a source of spiritual truth, but is more appropriately interpreted as metaphor or allegory in certain places (eg, the six day creation). Both views are supported by the idea that the Bible is the message from God to mankind, and therefore cannot be [[Alleged Bible contradictions|in error]]. The former view is popular among [[Young Earth Creationists]] and [[Evangelical Christians]], while the latter is the official stance of the [[Roman Catholic Church]]. |
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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>. | 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>. | ||
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| + | ==Liberal Christianity and Biblical Inerrancy== | ||
| + | In general, Liberal Christians tend to reject Biblical inerrancy in both forms, since certain passages<ref>http://bible.cc/leviticus/18-22.htm</ref> clash with their liberal ideology regarding things like [[Homosexuality]]. What they fail to realize is that if one is allowed to toss aside those passages which disagree with their personal politics, the document quickly loses any relevance as a guide to morality and [[Christian]] behavior. After all, how can any of it be sacred if you one arbitrarily decides that some of it isn't? | ||
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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 03:14, September 22, 2008
Biblical inerrancy is the doctrinal position that the original Bible is without flaw or error. The belief can be divided into two schools of thought. The first is that the Bible is without flaw or error with regards to History, Science, and Spiritual truth, also called Biblical literalism. The second is that the Bible is inerrant as a source of spiritual truth, but is more appropriately interpreted as metaphor or allegory in certain places (eg, the six day creation). Both views are supported by the idea that the Bible is the message from God to mankind, and therefore cannot be in error. The former view is popular among Young Earth Creationists and Evangelical Christians, while the latter is the official stance of the Roman Catholic Church.
As many as one third of Americans hold this position[1].
Liberal Christianity and Biblical Inerrancy
In general, Liberal Christians tend to reject Biblical inerrancy in both forms, since certain passages[2] clash with their liberal ideology regarding things like Homosexuality. What they fail to realize is that if one is allowed to toss aside those passages which disagree with their personal politics, the document quickly loses any relevance as a guide to morality and Christian behavior. After all, how can any of it be sacred if you one arbitrarily decides that some of it isn't?
Some argue that if the Bible cannot be proven inerrant, then the claim within it would be irrelevant.[3]
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Notes
- ↑ http://www.gallup.com/poll/27682/OneThird-Americans-Believe-Bible-Literally-True.aspx
- ↑ http://bible.cc/leviticus/18-22.htm
- ↑ Geisler & Nix (1986). A General Introduction to the Bible. Moody Press, Chicago. ISBN 0-8024-2916-5
