The people lived longer to begin with because sin had only just entered the creation. Over the generations sin reduces the life span of people as it corrupts their genetic code and also corrupts the world around them.

Also I have done much research into the book of Genesis and I have come to the conclusion that there was a water canopy surrounding the world before it had ever rained. This would cut out so much of the sun's and cosmic radiation; probably slowing down the effects of ageing.

For the people who say the bible is just "fiction", how do you explain the fact that the bible has endured all these years virtually exactly the same as it was originally written? We have hundreds of old manuscripts and scrolls of the books of the bible and they are 95% the same (word for word) as the bible we have today? Compare that to the Illiad, we have only a few old copies, none dated closely to the suspected date of writing and they are only similar. The more you study and read and love the bible (in a prayerful way) the more layers you can peel off it, like an onion; and the more you realise it MUST have been written from outside our space-time dimension. It trully is God-breathed, inspired by the Holy Spirit.

I have little to no patience for people who will not even consider it as an option. As a born again christian (with a BSc and MSc in Chemistry!) I know that everything must be patiently, thoughtfully considered before rejection. We should never, ever, take someone else's word for it, we must think rationally and thoughfully. We must also do our own research to prove whether these things be so (acts 17:11). Reject the gospel by all means, but at least look at it objectively first. God will bless the diligent searcher and thinker.

Ummm...it's because the bible is made up! It's not real! It's a collection of stories, fables wives tales and propaganda!

this thing is 19 pages long. ugh.

anyway, did anyone mention that the ancient Semites (that's Jews and Arabs) used a LUNAR calendar in ancient times.

so that means that any of those crazy numbers can usually be corrected by dividing the number by 12.

900 years old = 75 years old.
see?.

It seems that no one is bothering to consider a very simple and likely reason as to why they lived so long.

They were the original, earlier humans. Their genes and DNA were perfect. It's been a LONG time since then. The humans of today are very tainted. Genetic drift, recessive genes, disease, etc. It makes perfect biological sense for the lifespan of an organism to decrease as its genetic makeup becomes corrupted. Adam and co did not have such imperfections. Over time though, things have been introduced into the human line that has plagued us and made us weaker on a cellular level.

Because the bible is fiction. Absolutley no truth to it

Originally posted by riggs2099
Because the bible is fiction. Absolutley no truth to it

And so are the three branches of the United States Government.

1. Executive (President/King)
2. Legislative (Congress/Lawgivers)
3. Judicial (Courts)

They picked this three branched government idea from the Bible book of Isaiah, specifically Isaiah 33:22.

"For the LORD is our Judge, the LORD is our Lawgiver and the LORD is our King; he will save us."

Originally posted by riggs2099
Because the bible is fiction. Absolutley no truth to it

no truth in it? there is alot of truth in it. not to say that every word in the bible is true, just that the basic morals and principles are most definitely correct. love your neighbor as yourself and so on......if everyone lived by the teachings in the bible, the world would be alot better.....but this is clearly not the case. before you say there is no truth in something, maybe you should take the time to read it first, or continue talking about something you have no idea about and look like a fool. it is your choice. and that is my opinion. peace

Originally posted by Anonymous ATS
The people lived longer to begin with because sin had only just entered the creation. Over the generations sin reduces the life span of people as it corrupts their genetic code and also corrupts the world around them.

Also I have done much research into the book of Genesis and I have come to the conclusion that there was a water canopy surrounding the world before it had ever rained. This would cut out so much of the sun's and cosmic radiation; probably slowing down the effects of ageing.

For the people who say the bible is just "fiction", how do you explain the fact that the bible has endured all these years virtually exactly the same as it was originally written? We have hundreds of old manuscripts and scrolls of the books of the bible and they are 95% the same (word for word) as the bible we have today? Compare that to the Illiad, we have only a few old copies, none dated closely to the suspected date of writing and they are only similar. The more you study and read and love the bible (in a prayerful way) the more layers you can peel off it, like an onion; and the more you realise it MUST have been written from outside our space-time dimension. It trully is God-breathed, inspired by the Holy Spirit.

I have little to no patience for people who will not even consider it as an option. As a born again christian (with a BSc and MSc in Chemistry!) I know that everything must be patiently, thoughtfully considered before rejection. We should never, ever, take someone else's word for it, we must think rationally and thoughfully. We must also do our own research to prove whether these things be so (acts 17:11). Reject the gospel by all means, but at least look at it objectively first. God will bless the diligent searcher and thinker.

thats about what i was going to say. basically because sin spreaded he connection between God and man further apart so in turn, the life span of humans reduced. but even today people should still be living to at least 125 but because of so much sin going on today its not like it was a couple thousand years ago.

the Bible isnt a collection of fake made up stories. im also a born again christian and based on my personal experiences and faith in my beliefs i know it is correct and accurate. if you understand it and interpet the scriptues the RIGHT way i think it would make more sense to more people but thats were a GOOD Pastor or Bishop or Whoever teaches you comes in. its hard to interpet the bible yourself and recieve a full understanding of everything it means.

I have always wondered the same exact thing. I havnt done any research, as you apparently have, but my own conclusion is how gross and polluted the world has gotten over time.

back in the days of Christ, they didnt have fried foods and pills to shove down your throat. The air was literally pure.
These things today take a bigger tole on us then we all realize. Its crazy, If you were to go to the mountains for maybe...6 months and live off berries and water alone, then come back down to where ever the heck you are, you could run a marathon.


They were just cleaner is all

not only that. someones account name doesnt always reflect that person or something about them. some people put meaning behind them some dont. you dont know their reason so dont judge. they already said they were a christian and theyre standing up for what they believe in.