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A graphical representation of the contradictions in the bible. Each red line links 2 contradicting statements.

WILL ALWAYS REBLOG.

WOAH

This reminds me of a really fascinating theological idea I read once. It poses that God meant for the Bible to be full of contradictions, because it isn’t an instruction manual, but a test of character. If you can read through all the books and stories, all the confusing, contradictory statements, and you still choose to take home a message of peace, acceptance, and forgiveness, then you’ve passed God’s test. 

I’m not a very religious person, but I still really like that idea. 

^ I like that interpretation :D

Of course, you also have to realize that the Bible has been translated and re-translated and changed at the will of religious leaders and that the Bible as it stands is not a book straight from God. Imperfect men have changed it.

I mean, you put a line of text through a couple of languages on Google Translate and see what you get!

Not to mention that a TON of what was originally written didn’t make it into the final product.

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