Worldly word:New Bible texts translate the Bible away

WORLD ^ | October 15, 2005 | Gene Edward Veith

[SoftballMominVA]

This reminds me of a sermon by my pastor from a few weeks ago. In essence he said that modern man may feel free to change their view of God, but that doesn't change God. They will learn the truth that they have tried to deny one day, but it will be too late.

[wideawake]

The liberal Catholic group Priests for Equality published in 2004 the Inclusive Bible.

To correct this inaccuracy, "Priests for Equality" is not a Catholic group and no Catholic priests are involved.

Its tiny membership consists of of several nuns who consider themselves "priests" and several men who were once Catholic priests but who have since left or been stripped of their ministry.

[apackof2]

But does any of this matter, as long as people are exposed to the Bible? Yes, it does. The bisexual deity "Father-Mother" is not the true God, nor is this made-up religion Christianity. These translations are not the Word of God. Just the Word of Man.

This bears repeating, its the TRUTH that sets man free

[craig_eddy]

Yeah, uh, but Jesus WAS a He. If you're not sure that He was a He, then you obviously lack the faith required to know that He walked the streets of Mother Gaya, and so you're having a Bible is pretty pointless.

In other words, if your Bible denies that Jesus was a He, it ain't really a Bible.

[scott7278]

Thank you for that correction.

[Psalm 73]

"And to avoid offending homosexuals or others in nontraditional* relationships...."

Read: *sinfull
Obscuring the truth does not change it, as God is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

[Bahbah]

Even names are changed: Peter, Nicodemus, and Bethsaida become "Rocky," "Ray," and "Fishtown."

How ever did they come up with these names. LOL. This is ridiculous.

[roylene]

These translations remind me of the new song,
"All to Jesus, I surrender, I surrender some"

[SmartCitizen]

I believe ZONDERVAN published the TNIV. They deserve a total boycott.

Anyone who alters the Word of God or favors its altering is an apostate.

[Sans-Culotte]

The pastor at the Presbyterian USA church of which my wife and I are members has already started inserting the Father-Mother thing.

[bereanway]

The mainline Protestant churches are now hopelessly lost. There isn't even a vestige of solid doctrine remaining. This is selective Christianity at its worst and can be in no way considered positive in any way, shape or form.

BTW, I knew Campolo was a flake, but I didn't realize he'd fallen this far.

[wideawake]

The head of the sect she belongs to was explicitly excommunicated years and years ago.

[Always Right]

Scappleface????

[Blood of Tyrants]

Sounds like how Rev Phelps calls himself "Baptist" yet has absolutely no affiliation with any Baptist organization.

[AUsome Joy]

This translation is endorsed by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, and the evangelical leader Tony Campolo.

Tony Campolo...why am I not surprised. He is a liberal Democrat. He was also one of the "spiritual advisors" of Bill Clinton, but I was disillusioned about him way before that.

[absolootezer0]

yes. this new translation sucks. but how many times have prior translations have been changed since the original texts in greek/ hebrew?