Category Archives: Bible Contradictions

Bible Contradictions #36: Does everyone have to die?

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Ryren Cadora

Death is an absolute. There’s nothing we can do to stop our march towards the grave. What happens after that is unknown (and therefore not worthy of debate). But when we look to the bible we see an apparent uncertainty … Continue reading →

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Bible Contradictions #35: Is it ok to make images?

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Ryren Cadora

Some people believe that Moses’ serpent staff in Numbers 21:8 is part of the inspiration for the symbol for medicine. This is, of course, false. The symbol comes from Hermes. Sometimes it’s easy to get Moses and Hermes confused. They were both … Continue reading →

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Bible Contradictions #34: If a man believes, is his non-believing family saved?

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Ryren Cadora

Both Acts 16:31 and 1 Corinthians 7:14 teach us that when Christian husbands marry atheist wives, they are saving the immortal soul of the wife. Indeed, Acts takes it a step further, alleging that his entire family will be saved. Indeed, 1 … Continue reading →

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Bible Contradictions #33: Who were David’s sons born in Hebron?

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Ryren Cadora

This contradiction deserves a caveat: Chileab and Daniel (as a son of King David) are technically the same person. They have two different names. There is no reason for us to think that Chileab and Daniel are two different people. … Continue reading →

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Bible Contradictions #32: Who gave the law to Moses?

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Ryren Cadora

After leaving Egypt, Moses and his gang went on a lot of wacky adventures. At some point Moses took it upon himself to try his hand at mountain climbing. When he got to the top of Mount Sinai he received … Continue reading →

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Bible Contradictions #30: Can god do anything?

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Ryren Cadora

The god that revealed himself to Abraham is literally the most complex thing imaginable, as his followers will tell you. He’s been constructed into a being that knows exactly everything you will ever do, yet still finds a way to … Continue reading →

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Bible Contradictions #29: Did all the Egyptian cattle die during the fifth plague?

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Ryren Cadora

We all know the story. Moses wanted to take the Hebrews on a weekend getaway, but god forced the pharaoh to reject Moses’ request in order to try out his new toy: a set of plagues he just purchased from … Continue reading →

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Bible Contradictions #28: How long was the Babylonian Captivity?

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Ryren Cadora

God has a funny way of treating his “chosen people.” Apparently, the Jews were misbehaving and being ungodly. After several years of some other shenanigans in Babylon, god decided it was time to put his foot down and end the free … Continue reading →

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Bible Contradictions #27: Should Christians cast out devils?

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Ryren Cadora

It seems everywhere I go those silly Christians are casting out devils. I can’t make it to the corner market without getting spritzed by holy water and having a lesson in Latin. But is it truly the Christian thing to do? … Continue reading →

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Bible Contradictions #26: Who does god respect?

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Ryren Cadora

Respect. Sometimes you gotta give it in order to receive it, unless you’re in the military. Then you just give it. But when it comes to whether or not god can respect you, the bible is quite dubious. First let’s take Psalm … Continue reading →

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