The Bible contains FATAL flaws.

I agree with your definitions. Therefore, based on my opponents definitions, I will define "Fatal flaw" as a failure in the Bible that proves Christianity false. (In the case of this debate topic. )My opponent is claiming that this is a fatal flaw to the overall Biblical witness because it presents contradictions, when clearly it does not. The Law that is perfect in the Psalms is God's general instructions for life, the Statutes referred to in Ezekiel are referring to specific provisions that were given to the Israelites as a form of judgement for their disobedience. You are correct. However, it is a contradiction. The Bible says "God cannot lie" and the passage states that God decieved the prophet. What is a deception? A deception is a lie. If God cannot lie, how can God deceive that prophet? RC2) My opponent simply quotes a verse with no explanation of why this is a fatal flaw. Until an explanation is given about what makes this verse fatal, this point does not stand. (See post above) RC3) My opponent claims that the deceived prophet, who is deceived by the LORD, is being punished for being deceived. However, this ignores the context of the passage. Earlier in Ezekiel 14, we see that the people who are being deceived have already fallen into idol worship and been urged to turn from that and repent. (vs 6) It is for this idol worship and refusal to repent that the person is being punished. In fact, the LORD deceiving him is part of that judgement. My opponent assirts that the LORD is deceiving him as a part of his punishment. However, as the Bible says God cannot lie so how can he decieve if deceving is a lie? My opponent mischaracterizes this passage. No where in Judges 11:29-39 does it state that the LORD approved of the sacrifice. Furthermore, it does not state in Hebrews 11 that he is being glorified because of this. We must ask, does one sin cancel out the good that one does? There are many figures in the Old Testament who have done awful things yet overall have done more good than bad. We see this in extra-biblical history as well. Most of the founding fathers in American history have atrocities in their personal history, yet we do not exclude them from honor. Why would we treat Jephthah differently? My opponent claims that nowhere in Judges 11:29-39 does it state that the LORD approved of the sacrifice. True. But biblicaly when ever someone seems to commit such an attrocitiy they get whats comming to them, or God somehow shows his disapproval. What makes this even more profound is that 11:29, the spirit of the lord came upon him. In the very next verses he makes the promise to sacrifice whatever comes out of his house as a burnt offering. This makes one wonder, does being under the spirit of the Lord allow for a person to commit such an attrocity? Deos one sin cancel out the good that one does? No. When looking at these arguments we must ask "Is this a fatal flaw? " So far, I have responded and showed that these "flaws" are not flaws at all, and result of an inaccurate reading and understanding of the text. However, even if they were legitimate flaws, what makes them Fatal. My opponent has the burden to prove that these flaws fit the definition of a "fatal flaw," that is, a defect causing destruction, misfortune, ruin, or failure. He has not done so thus far. Until he does, he cannot be declared the victor. My opponent is correct. If you reason enough and really think about it, you will see that it is a flaw in the Bible. You have NOT responded to the passage in Mark. Why? "Even if they were legitimate flaws, what makes them Fatal? " I have already shown you why in my previous arguments. More "Fatal Flaws"Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom. -Matthew 16:28 Clearly if you read the whole passage, Jesus is talking about the second coming. This hasn't happened yet. Funny isn't it? Not a one of them that were standing there are still alive. What makes this a misfortune, ruin or failure? Simple fact that the prophecy failed! Here are some passages that harmonizes with that passage. And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That there be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God come with power. -Mark 9:1 (What things? To see the kingdom of God come with power. Clearly that has not happened yet. )But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God. -Luke 9:27Back to you, con!