Are the Bible and Qur'an suppose to coexist?, page 2
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reply posted on 6-1-2009 @ 04:54 PM by karl 12
reply to post by ps1klon3


For posterity (and to afford a balanced view) I think its fair this quote should be added to the discussion.
It could be used to describe either book and makes some astute points about sociopathic quotes and instructions employed in both works of literature:

"The bible is a blueprint of in-group morality,complete with instructions for genocide,enslavement of out groups,and world domination.
But the bible is not evil by virtue of its objectives or even its glorification of murder,cruelty and rape.
Many ancient works do that-the Iliad, the Icelandic sagas, the tales of the ancient Syrians and the inscriptions of the ancient Mayans,for example.
But noone is selling the Iliad as a foundation for morality.
Therein lies the problem."
John Hartung



reply posted on 6-1-2009 @ 05:11 PM by ps1klon3
Originally posted by karl 12
reply to post by ps1klon3


For posterity (and to afford a balanced view) I think its fair this quote should be added to the discussion.
It could be used to describe either book and makes some astute points about sociopathic quotes and instructions employed in both works of literature:

"The bible is a blueprint of in-group morality,complete with instructions for genocide,enslavement of out groups,and world domination.
But the bible is not evil by virtue of its objectives or even its glorification of murder,cruelty and rape.
Many ancient works do that-the Iliad, the Icelandic sagas, the tales of the ancient Syrians and the inscriptions of the ancient Mayans,for example.
But noone is selling the Iliad as a foundation for morality.
Therein lies the problem."
John Hartung



I think the basis for "Selling" the Bible as a "Foundation of morality" and not the Iliad lies with these numbers:
New Testament - ~25,000 manuscripts
Iliad - 643

The "Iliad" also contains 764 disputed lines of text. Thats a little more than 5% of the text.
The "New Testament" has only 40, most of which are grammar and cultural disputes.
Thats the only thing I can come up with in regards as to why the Bible is the "Foundation of Morality" as opposed to the "Iliad." I also do not recall where the Bible states anything about instructions for genocide, enslavement, or world domination. The Qur'an perhaps? I dont know much about the Qur'an but it seems more that that quote isnt necesarily aimed at Christian faith/belief. Anybody else have anything in regards to this?

Also, can somebody point out where in the Bible or the Qur'an it "glorifies" murder, cruelty, and rape?

[edit on 6-1-2009 by ps1klon3]



reply posted on 6-1-2009 @ 05:27 PM by ps1klon3
reply to post by Emipie


Makes sense. Im going more for the approach of 2 things. The first, there will always be something lost in translation. The second, if you look at high school for instance. Algebra taught from a certain version of an Algebra I book in 2000 will be different than an Algebra I book in 2008. By either book, you still learn Algebra right?


reply posted on 6-1-2009 @ 05:42 PM by ps1klon3
reply to post by Sonya610


Sorry, should have made my statement better. I meant where are the instructions. The only thing I can recall is stories of it happening but one particular verse comes to mind:

"Will you sweep away the righteous with the wicked? What if there are fifty righteous people in the city? Will you really sweep it away and not spare the place for the sake of the fifty righteous people in it? Far be it from you to do such a thing - to kill the righteous with the wicked, treating the righteous and wicked alike. Far be it from you! Will not the Judge of all the earth do right?"
- Abraham (Gen 18:23-25)

It says "Far be it from you!" which my translation of that is "Dont do it."


reply posted on 6-1-2009 @ 09:45 PM by DJMessiah
reply to post by ps1klon3


Because there is also a matter of politics involved. When one side tries to take over the land of the other, or invades it, it breaks a peace agreement between any of the parties.

You haven't heard of a Christian suicide bomber, but you have heard of a Christian bomber, right?

[edit on Tue Jan 6th 2009 by DJMessiah]



reply posted on 6-1-2009 @ 09:54 PM by DJMessiah
Originally posted by ps1klon3
I will refer you to this website:
www.answering-islam.org...


If you're using that website as your guide to Islam, then it's about time you look for one that is written by a real Muslim, and not someone who has an agenda against Islam or Muslims.

A Muslim can trust that site to teach a Christian about Islam as much as a Christian can trust this site to teach a Muslim about Christianity www.answering-christianity.org...

Both sites are biased and have no problem posting misleading info.

[edit on Tue Jan 6th 2009 by DJMessiah]
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