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Debate over why the Bible lacks scientific facts
Original: Theists: If the # Bible had the God character simply state that the earth revolves around the sun, or there are things c
A critic is challenging religious believers, arguing that if the Bible contained scientific knowledge ahead of its time — such as the fact that the Earth revolves around the Sun, or that germs cause disease — that would count as evidence for God's existence. The argument is that no fact uncovered by modern science appears in holy books, suggesting they reflect the knowledge of their authors rather than divine revelation.
Why now: A provocative argument about religion and science is prompting debate among believers and skeptics.
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- Theists: If the # Bible had the God character simply state that the earth revolves around the sun, or there are things called germs that cause disease, it would be evidence for the god’s existence. No such fact uncovered by modern # science appears in # holy books. There’s a… · tomcapuder@universeodon.com · 3
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