Quote: Chant said: how is the bible any more valid?
it isn't!
The Bible is substantiated by more than just itself. Accurate recounts by historians reveal evidence in favor of its credibility.
I think the historic credibility and philosophical credibility of the Bible are two different things. I don't think there are many people who would argue against the former.
Quote: Pariah said:
Quote: And I heard this from a priest who stated that to think your religion is above others is stupidity at it's worst. Because blind belief wouldn't last in the long run. You always have to be skeptical about what you believe in.
How is it that you think that statement is more valid because it "came from a priest"?
Agreed. It's no more credible a statement coming from a man of the cloth than anyone else.
It's also no better than using a scientist (or ex-scientists) remarks on evolution to help validate creationism.
Quote: Pariah said: Christianity doesn't teach "blind belief". It doesn't teach to be "skeptical" though either. To be skeptical of one's own religion whilst after choosing to believe destorys all credibility. I was taught to do my homework on the subject of Catholicism and I did, as did others I know, and we came to the conclusion after deliberation that it was the correct way to go. That's not preaching blind belief, it's pragmatism. Problem is, modern commercialism and etiquette have used trial by majority to seperate words like "logical" and "pragmatic" from religion simply because they don't want to be caught red-handed saying or implying that they believe in a God or higher power.
Are you saying that skepticism never figured into you homework on the subject of Catholicism? Also, who were these people you deliberated with?
I ask because I'm interested in knowing how you came into your belief.
