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Who wrote the Bible? The Bible is an Extraordinary Book: A book which claims infallibility; which aspires to absolute authority over mind and body; which demands unconditional surrender to all its pretensions upon penalty of eternal damnation, is an extraordinary book and should, therefore, be subjected to extraordinary tests. .. The Truth is that the Bible is: A Collection of Writings of Unknown Date and Authorship Rendered into English From Supposed Copies of Supposed Originals Unfortunately Lost. … “And if you understand, then you will recognize the truth. And he who understands will keep silent.” What do we see as...

Tony Blair is ready to sack Cabiet rebels Robin Cook and Claire Short within the next 48 hours if they do not fall into line on Iraq.The Prime Minister met with all available Cabinet members individually yesterday to demand that they pledge their loyalty to him and express their support for military action.He is determined to deny his outspoken critics-and any other wavering ministers-theopportunity to resign at a time of their own choosing to maximize their impact. Leader of the House Mr. Cook was in Belgrade for the funeral of assassinated Serbian Prime MInister Zoran Djindjic yesterday- and many colleagues...

By the days end, at least 10 Senate Republicans contacted by CBS News have endorsed Lott's leadership, a small boost for the embattled Senator, but far short of the 26 he will need from the Senate GOP Caucus to keep his job reports CBS News Washington Correspondant Bob Fuss.Those standing with Lott include:Mike Dewine-OhioOrrin Hatch-UtahArlen Specter-PennslyvaniaLott still believes a majority of the 51 Senate Republicans support him.'I'm telling you this morning, I am hanging in there,' he told the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday.