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llamaluvr · 02-23-2005, 11:44 PM

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Yes, language is incredibly clumsy. Words have different meanings, and change over time (as you pointed out). If God really wanted us to have a clear picture of His laws, he would simply communicate with all of us directly, using his omnipotence to ensure we understood perfectly (notice this would not violate free will).

You should read 1984. Unclumsy language = Newspeak.

How do you know that it isn't unambiguous, and that humans just really suck at interpretting it?

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I stand by my original statement: the Bible is vague, ambiguous, and contradictory, and the proof is in the fact that Jews and Christians of many colours cannot agree on any practical matter, from capital punishment to playing golf on the sabbath (And yes, I have read it).

Since when is the logical consistency of a source based on outside sources? If this is correct, then you contradict yourself because I disagree with you.

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