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Granted that 'Pontificating' is both easier and,
more fun, I'll stick my nose in just a touch (discuss). The Scriptures first
appeared written in the languages spoken by those to whom they were given.
(non-controversial!) Thereafter they were translated by men (mostly but, women
participate in the activity now) into other than the original languages (also
non-controversial). In the very activity of translating, these men/women invest
part of themselves into the translations. (I'd say non-controversial here also)
Outcome? Imperfection!
Sent: June 21, 2005 07:25
Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Belief
Would you like to discuss such or just Pontificate? Lance
Muir <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
Herein you sound like a Mormon, Kevin. Belief
overrides understanding. That's OK as everyone does this from time to
time.
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Sent: June 21, 2005 07:16
Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Belief
You misunderstand?
It is not a work of men but a work of God
Kevin's meaning?
1. 'I do not see it as... Therefore it
might be imperfectly translated
2. 'I see it as ...It is sufficiently
representative of that which is necessary for 'salvation'.
3. It ain't perfect but, it is sufficient.
Therefore, so are most, if not all, other translations.
It's a far cry from what you've said in the
past. It's a step in the right direction, Kevin.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: June 21, 2005 06:53
Subject: Re: [TruthTalk]
Belief
I do not see it as "perfectly translated" (by
men)
I see it as God's word (transmitted &
preserved by Him)
DAVEH:
Which version do you consider, perfectly translated,
Kevin?
Kevin Deegan wrote:
I hold the PERFECT Word of God in my hands. NO
ERRORS. Dave Hansen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
DAVEH:
Ahhhhhhh.....thanx for clearing the cobwebs,
Lance!
Was there not just recently a
big discussion on TT about the accuracy of some of the Bible
translations. There was a little concern about the JW
green Bible. And in previous years we've discussed how the
NIV version dropped a few passages that are found in the
KJV. Just why do we have so many versions of the
Bible, if someone didn't think there was a problem with the
existing versions? Surely they can't all be
translated correctly.....do you
disagree?
Furthermore, when two
Christians determine doctrines differently from the same source,
does that not cause one to ponder why? Could it be
the translations are not adequately conveying what God wants
understood? I don't view that as being a weakness of God ,
but rather a weakness of the translation. Is that a
reasonable stance?
So Lance, I would
ask you (or any TTer) if you believe any particular translation
of the Bible is 100% accurate. If the answer is yes, may I
assume you would then also believe that the other translations
are less than 100% accurate? Now, if the answer is you do
not believe a particular translation is 100% accurate, then
would you take my position and accept the Bible to be the word
of God as far as it it translated correctly?
I would sure be interested to know if
any TTers really do believe a given translation is 100%
accurate. And if you fear reprisal from other TTers
for whatever comments you might have, post it to me
off-Forum. As you know, I will not mock or denigrate your
comments....I'm sincerely interested in knowing your
beliefs.
Lance Muir wrote:
Enlarge upon "as far as it is
translated
correctly".
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