Comments on: The Bible Research Project Begins http://www.brianjarrett.com/2008/06/02/the-bible-research-project-begins/ Never trust a man with a first name for a last name Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:19:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Christianity and the Bible http://www.brianjarrett.com/2008/06/02/the-bible-research-project-begins/comment-page-1/#comment-38664 Christianity and the Bible Sat, 09 Aug 2008 15:10:29 +0000 http://www.brianjarrett.com/?p=708#comment-38664 Hi Brian, I hope that you will have some time to have a look at my sight and tell me what you think of it. After what I read on your site (I read portions of it every day)I would really value your opinion. Hi Brian,

I hope that you will have some time to have a look at my sight and tell me what you think of it.
After what I read on your site (I read portions of it every day)I would really value your opinion.

]]> By: Brian http://www.brianjarrett.com/2008/06/02/the-bible-research-project-begins/comment-page-1/#comment-38574 Brian Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:26:17 +0000 http://www.brianjarrett.com/?p=708#comment-38574 I agree; you appear to be what I call a "moderate", someone who does not hold a literal interpretation of the Bible but believes in many of the teachings. Moderates can normally find common ground with atheists on most issues, despite disagreement on the existence of God. In most cases both moderate believers and non-believers are good people who have good intentions. Fundamentalists, on the other hand, believe their interpretation of God and the world are absolute and that all other views are wicked. These are the people who seek to control others through any means necessary and are the most dangerous of all. These are the people I have a real problem with. Having said that, I'm very critical of religion on the site. I believe that all of us should be grown up enough to accept criticism, myself included. That's why I allow commenting on all my blog posts. Again, thank you for your comments and I hope that your work will be beneficial for those who believe faith to be an important part of their lives. I agree; you appear to be what I call a “moderate”, someone who does not hold a literal interpretation of the Bible but believes in many of the teachings. Moderates can normally find common ground with atheists on most issues, despite disagreement on the existence of God. In most cases both moderate believers and non-believers are good people who have good intentions.

Fundamentalists, on the other hand, believe their interpretation of God and the world are absolute and that all other views are wicked. These are the people who seek to control others through any means necessary and are the most dangerous of all. These are the people I have a real problem with.

Having said that, I’m very critical of religion on the site. I believe that all of us should be grown up enough to accept criticism, myself included. That’s why I allow commenting on all my blog posts.

Again, thank you for your comments and I hope that your work will be beneficial for those who believe faith to be an important part of their lives.

]]> By: Christianity and the Bible http://www.brianjarrett.com/2008/06/02/the-bible-research-project-begins/comment-page-1/#comment-38569 Christianity and the Bible Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:33:27 +0000 http://www.brianjarrett.com/?p=708#comment-38569 Hi Brian, I am very happy and even grateful for the way you reacted to my "comment". It means at least some success for my link-dropping: if you visit my site I have one more reader. I will also look at your writings regularly. If you would like to comment on my site you would make me very happy if you would use the contact us button and form on the homepage. So far very few people have done that! As regards my understanding of non-believers: it is my firm conviction that the difference between believers and non-believers is slight. Practically all intelligent people who really study the Bible and understand it as far as it can be understood will end up being doubters (if that word exists, my nationality is Dutch). The word belief in itself already suggests doubt. There is a big difference between saying that you believe something and saying that you know something. I myself do not know if the Bible is really God's word or not, I believe it............. but the word believe here means something like: I hope it, but I am far from sure. Hi Brian,

I am very happy and even grateful for the way you reacted to my “comment”. It means at least some success for my link-dropping: if you visit my site I have one more reader. I will also look at your writings regularly. If you would like to comment on my site you would make me very happy if you would use the contact us button and form on the homepage. So far very few people have done that!
As regards my understanding of non-believers: it is my firm conviction that the difference between believers and non-believers is slight. Practically all intelligent people who really study the Bible and understand it as far as it can be understood will end up being doubters (if that word exists, my nationality is Dutch). The word belief in itself already suggests doubt. There is a big difference between saying that you believe something and saying that you know something. I myself do not know if the Bible is really God’s word or not, I believe it…………. but the word believe here means something like: I hope it, but I am far from sure.

]]> By: Brian http://www.brianjarrett.com/2008/06/02/the-bible-research-project-begins/comment-page-1/#comment-38411 Brian Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:03:59 +0000 http://www.brianjarrett.com/?p=708#comment-38411 Thanks for the comment. From a personal standpoint I find it difficult to believe that the most important information ever offered to the human race would be so obfuscated in its presentation that it would require interpretation to be understood. Having said that, I can see how your information could be a comfort to some attempting to navigate an epic and often confusing text. I have no problem with link dropping here and I do appreciate the honesty. Honesty, however, isn't relegated to Christianity; it's a universal trait shared by believers and non-believers alike. I'll definitely check out your site and see if it provides any additional insight into this book. I'm continually trying to better understand what motivates the believer; hopefully some of what I contribute on my site will help you better understand the non-believer as well. Thanks for the comment. From a personal standpoint I find it difficult to believe that the most important information ever offered to the human race would be so obfuscated in its presentation that it would require interpretation to be understood. Having said that, I can see how your information could be a comfort to some attempting to navigate an epic and often confusing text.

I have no problem with link dropping here and I do appreciate the honesty. Honesty, however, isn’t relegated to Christianity; it’s a universal trait shared by believers and non-believers alike.

I’ll definitely check out your site and see if it provides any additional insight into this book. I’m continually trying to better understand what motivates the believer; hopefully some of what I contribute on my site will help you better understand the non-believer as well.

]]> By: Christianity and the Bible http://www.brianjarrett.com/2008/06/02/the-bible-research-project-begins/comment-page-1/#comment-38402 Christianity and the Bible Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:25:15 +0000 http://www.brianjarrett.com/?p=708#comment-38402 It might be that in your pursuit you could profit from a website I have made entitled: God, Jesus Christ, the Bible and Christianity What is their message? I have written this website because I am convinced that people cannot really start reading the Bible and understand it without a thorough introduction to things like: --the main story line of the Bible --the main concepts behind the Bible (creation, sin, life after death) --the main Biblical characters (God, Jesus Christ, Abraham, Moses, the apostle Paul) ---the history of cHristianity My problem is that my computer skills are very limited. I am an elderly man. And I find it hard to get readers for my website. A friend advised me to try link dropping and Christian honesty tells me that I should frankly admit that that is what I am doing now. But that does not mean that it is impossible that if you visit my website, you will find it interesting and helpful with what you intend to do. It might be that in your pursuit you could profit from a website I have made entitled: God, Jesus Christ, the Bible and Christianity What is their message?
I have written this website because I am convinced that people cannot really start reading the Bible and understand it without a thorough introduction to things like:
–the main story line of the Bible
–the main concepts behind the Bible (creation, sin, life after death)
–the main Biblical characters (God, Jesus Christ, Abraham, Moses, the apostle Paul)
—the history of cHristianity

My problem is that my computer skills are very limited. I am an elderly man. And I find it hard to get readers for my website.
A friend advised me to try link dropping and Christian honesty tells me that I should frankly admit that that is what I am doing now. But that does not mean that it is impossible that if you visit my website, you will find it interesting and helpful with what you intend to do.

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