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Originally Posted by Nell
What does this do to the bedrock of Christian Theology...that the Bible is the infallible Word of God? What do Paul and James have to say...especially James.
Rather than take it "off topic," I'm opening a new topic, responding to partial statements in your post from "No place like hell" (above). You make interesting points about the scriptures...what should be canonized and what maybe shouldn't have been included.
That brings us to Paul and James differ and justification by faith v. works.
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We all heard WL's opinion that the book of James should not be in the Bible...was he right?
Is it possible (likely) that God allowed the book of James to be canonized for a specific reason? We are told several places to "test all things".
Acts 17:11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.
There is some good stuff in James, but v. 2:24 is a showstopper.
Nell
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Nell, I respect your bravery, and willingness to engage, in opening this thread. I will try not to bloviate too much, but will attempt to summarize my experience in this matter.
As part of the LR, and before and after, it was pushed upon me the infallibility doctrine. Many churches, including the LR, include a statement about infallibility as the NUMBER ONE item of faith. As if we must agree on that before we go on to the next statements.
As a youth, when I was exposed to 'alternate views', I felt duty-bound to defend belief #1. It was a fine and glorious day when I realized that I could question the text without losing my faith.
In fact, my faith has strengthened, not lessened, after this decision.
So for what makes UntoHim extremely nervous is exactly what saved me from walking away.