The Bible Dilemma:Historical contradictions ... in the Bible

[Carusmm]

Of course, the Bible is crap - good crap.

"The need for textual criticism (of the Bible) arises from the fact that all original manuscripts of the Bible are lost, and the oldest surviving manuscripts vary considerably in their texts." But that doesn't mean the King James Bible has no genius to it.

Andre Gide said, "Believe those who are seeking the truth: doubt those who find it." In that, I can believe.

Robert G. Ingersoll said, "Any doctrine that will not bear investigation is an unfit tenant for the mind of an honest man." In that, I can honestly believe.

I think that quote should read 'Believe those who seek truth: doubt those who claim to have found it'.

You may be right, Fran, mine is from an unreliable source. In fact, you seem partially right as yours has a clearer symmetry. The truth may lie somewhere in the middle though: "Believe those who seek the truth: doubt those who find it." Of course, Gide also said, "It is with fine sentiments that bad literature is made. Descend to the bottom of the well if you wish to see the stars." The initial quote seems in order on further thought. It seems that I honestly believe in it as well.