Re: Contradictions in the Bible—Why Are They There?

In article <usg524dkunhachuk1lpmrhhpc8lfqsuapl@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>, Christ's Love
<christsagape@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:

> The Bible has many seeming contradictions within its pages. For
> example, the four Gospels give four differing accounts as to what was
> written on the sign that hung on the cross. Matthew said, “This is
> Jesus the King of the Jews” (27:37). However, Mark contradicts that
> with “The King of the Jews” (15:26). Luke says something different:
> “This is the King of the Jews” (23:38), and John maintains that the
> sign said “Jesus of Nazareth the King of the Jews” (19:19).
> 
> Those who are looking for contradictions may therefore say, “See—the
> Bible is full of mistakes!” and choose to reject it entirely as being
> untrustworthy. However, those who trust God have no problem
> harmonizing the Gospels. 

Known in the trade as "cognitive dissonance."

-chib

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