The Bible holds more virtue than any other book!

I will respond to my opponents comments about the definitons we agreed upon. Clarification of Definitions/Rebuttal: My opponent seems to suggest that by the definition of virtue provided that it somehow limits the amount of virtue we can use, this is nonsense. Though we came to the definition from a dictionary, that dictionary does not put forward the full amount of virtue. My opponent conceded to this by the following statements by us both: He says: "I accept Pro's definition of "virtue" as a multifaceted term meaning. " I said: "My opponent concedes to my display of virtue from the Bible. " Bible: "Therefore, God sets the standard for virtue. Since God has given us all things that pertain to life and godliness. " (2 Pet. 1:3) As we see God sets the standard of virtue and that has been set within the Bible. By conceding this point my opponent admits to virtue having many meanings and is unable to be properly defined. He then says; "I leave off several aspects as irrelevant. " Though He leaves off several as irrelevant, I do not. Though my opponent is right that both our books are objects that are unable to move, speak, act, and have courage. Though He ignores the fact that a book can hold inside the means for others to have all these attributes and more. A book itself can do nothing but if read, it can cause great things and terrible things I agree with my opponent here. Lets reread the resolution again we agreed to: "The Bible holds more virtue than a matchbook. " The key words here are 'HOLDS and VIRTUE. ' My opponent seems to want to holdback some virtue and only allow certain types. He wants to throw a blanket over the many words that are actually inside the Bible and display a blind-eye, maybe due to the lack virtue inside his matchbook. The words within the Bible provide all the virtue for the reader. The reader displays these words of virtue as symbol of God in thier life but the reader does not put virtue in the book, the book already has it inside. In any case my opponent is wrong. Lets look at what the word, 'HOLDS', actually means: Holds- "To have and keep in one's grasp: To retain (one's attention or interest): To be filled by; contain. " . http://www.thefreedictionary.com... As we can see the word, 'HOLDS', by definition gives one the right to include whatever is within. This allows myself as PRO to use every word inside the Bible to prove my arguement. I say this because I gave many examples in RD 2 of the virtue within the Bible and my opponent seemed to approve or ignore it. But I will conform to my opponents request and only rely on the specific words in our definition as it seems fair to him. Arguement: Virtue applies to written polemics as well. When the writings of another is important to strive to understand and represent the words true position. Christians are called to exemplify virtue in matters of the mind. God is honored when His people demonstrate such disciplines as study, reflection, discernment, and honesty. A critical intellectual virtue and a core principle of sound reasoning is the ability to handle the arguments of others (especially one's intellectual opponents) with fairness and integrity. Beauty as evidence for Christianity: there is real beauty, a specially Biblical beauty, in virtue. In our definition of virtue are Benefical-Power of Thing, A commendable quality or trait-Merit. This leads one to think that you can only contain a certain amount of virtue within these bounds and by that the debate is held in check by semantics. So lets just use those and show clear proof of the Bible's capacity for virtue. Virtue in the Bible: Benefical Quality or power of a thing: If the Bible is indeed our Creator's instruction manual for a successful fulfilling life and I believe that it is, then there is nothing that can be more important or beneficial that giving ourselves to a serious study of it. Indeed, the Bible is unique among all written communication. It is written as a many layered onion where even a small child can appreciate and learn from its stories. On the other hand, it includes complexities that can occupy a scholar for a lifetime. The Bible includes timeless principles dealing with our relationships with God and one another. A commendable quality or trait; Many obediently follow the words within the Bible. Or we would not have this record of providential work on behalf of his people today. This does not excuse sin, but it does recognize that God used them for his purposes in spite of failures. The scheming of sinful people cannot thwart God's plan. The Bible's story reveals God's sovereign care for his people, even those who are not following him wholeheartedly. I think we all have seen many that abide the law of the Bible whole-heartedly. These people did not put this in the Bible but pulled it from within the Bible. . http://www.faithcycleministry.org... . http://www.thegriffon108.com... . http://www.reasons.org... . http://www.thinkingchristian.net...