There are no contradictions in the bible

-----Content----- o Definitions o Observation/Overview o Contradictions o Sources ------------------- o Definitions Bible: the sacred writings of the Christian religions [1] Contradiction: a logical incompatibility between two or more propositions. It occurs when the propositions, taken together, yield two conclusions which form the logical, usually opposite inversions of each other [2] o Observation/Overview For the debate, my opponent has requested that I present only 5. I will try to make them diverse in their type. Of the kinds of contradictions, there are (for the sake of Biblical contradictions): scientific, historical, internal, logical, and numerical. A scientific contradiction will be one that contradicts any fact that has been proven scientifically. A historical contradiction is a contradiction in which an indisputable historical event is denied or inconsistent with the Bible. An internal contradiction will be any two verses or parts of the Bible that are incompatible with one another. A logical contradiction is one that simply makes no sense, such as "Rain makes me dry. " A numerical contradiction is one in which two presented figures regarding the same issue are inequivalent. Let's begin. o Contradictions 1. Scientific According to the Bible, the Earth that we live on is 6,000 years old, give or take. The reasoning is explained here [3]. Modern science shows us, through many justifications, that the earth is, at the very least, 3 billion years old [4 - 6]. I would hope that all those biblical scholars claiming that fossils are just a "practical joke being played by God" are joking. .. 2. Historical According to Joshua 8, the Canaanite city Ai was burned into a heap and destroyed; archeology has failed to confirm this. As a matter of fact, archeology has verified that Ai was burned, in 2400B. C. - Over a thousand years before Joshua's time anyways. "Despite extensive excavation, no evidence of a Late Bronze Age (1500-1200 B. C. ) Canaanite city was found. In short, there was no Canaanite city here for Joshua to conquer" [7, 8]. Who are we to believe? A generally questioned set of contradictory witness accounts or verifiable archeological studies? 3. Internal If there are identical passages within the same "inspired word of God", there is a problem, especially if it came from two different witnesses. In 2 Kings 19, Isaiah 37, read closely [9 - 11]. They seem to be identical to me, within the NIV. Was there plagiarism? Clearly, someone blatantly copied someone else's account. Can we nail this plagiarism on the door of God? 4. Logical God and the Devil/Satan are clearly not equivalent, unless you're a radical, head-over-toes Satanist who worships Satan as God. There's a problem with this in the Bible, though [12 - 14]. Apparently, EITHER God or Satan inspired David in fighting Israel. I hope that my opponent finds it as blasphemous as I do to say that. 5. Numerical There are tens of numerical contradictions in the Bible, but I will only present one, so as to meet my opponent's criterion. In reference to Solomon's palace, there is consensus that it was "an hand breadth, wrought like the brim of a cup, with flowers and lilies. But how many baths? According to I Kings 7:26, 2000 baths. But then, a 50% exaggeration by II Chronicles 4:5, who claims 3,000! [15 - 17] I would like to present more, but we'll keep it to this for my opponent. I appreciate the opportunity to debate this, and look forward to my opponent's response. o Sources [1] . http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu... [2] . http://en.wikipedia.org... [3] . http://www.albatrus.org... [4] . http://www.talkorigins.org... [5] . http://pubs.usgs.gov... [6] . http://tinyfrog.wordpress.com... [7] (Biblical Archaeology Review, "Joseph A. Callaway: 1920-1988," November/December 1988, p. 24, emphasis added) [8] . http://www.theskepticalreview.com... [9] . http://www.biblegateway.com... [10] . http://www.biblegateway.com... [11] (Is the Bible God's Word? , Ahmed Deedat, p.31-33; International Islamic Publishing House) [12] . http://www.biblegateway.com... [13] . http://www.biblegateway.com... [14] (Is the Bible God's Word? , Ahmed Deedat, p.34-36; International Islamic Publishing House) [15] . http://www.biblegateway.com... [16] . http://www.biblegateway.com... [17] (Is the Bible God's Word? , Ahmed Deedat, p.41-42; International Islamic Publishing House)