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Critics argue Bible lacks facts modern science could confirm
Original: Theists: If the # Bible had the God character simply state that the earth revolves around the sun, or there are things c
A recurring argument among religious sceptics holds that if holy books contained verifiable facts ahead of their time — such as the earth revolving around the sun or germs causing disease — that would count as genuine evidence of divine authorship. Critics point out that no such facts appear in scripture, while believers counter that the Bible is not a science text and addresses spiritual rather than scientific questions.
Why now: The argument revives the long-running debate over whether religious texts contain supernatural knowledge or reflect only the understanding of their time.
Evidence
- 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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