The Bible was reliably transmitted from the first century to modern times.
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Voting Format: Casual Voting

Rounds: 3

Time Per Round: 48 Hours Per Round

Voting Period: 24 Hours

Round 1

Round 2

Round 3

Voting

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• Round 1 | Position: For

  Fredsnephew 328 Pts

  February 2018

  Not only has the bible been transmitted, it has also been translated, transcribed and interpreted.
  
  Nonetheless you state that you are not concerned with accuracy.
  
  Yet you go on to ask.   Whether the bible is the same now, as it was a long time ago.
  
  I would suggest that this not only questions reliability but also unavoidably questions accuracy.
  
  If a text is inaccurate, it is therefore by definition unreliable.
  
  What you are actually questioning is not the reliability of the modern text, but the capability and integrity of those who have sought to translate, transcribe and interpret.
  
  We have no way of actually judging their capability (with regard to deceased persons)  or more specifically their integrity. So we therefore have no way of judging the reliability of their work.
  
  As capability and integrity have to be questioned, then reliability must also be questioned and thrown into doubt.
  
  
  

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• Round 1 | Position: Against

  anonymousdebater 130 Pts

  February 2018

  @Fredsnephew ;
  It is true that we cannot ask the people who translate, transcribed, and interpreted the Bible. However, I would argue that it is reliable. See https://www.str.org/articles/is-the-new-testament-text-reliable#.WoDbSkxFzIU for reasons.
  

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• Round 1 | Position: For

  Judaism 179 Pts

  February 2018

  G-d would not let mistakes in His work.

  

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• Round 2 | Position: For

  anonymousdebater 130 Pts

  February 2018

  @Judaism Even though I agree with you, I have to recognize that a fallacy has been committed, probably begging the question. Also, I think I made a mistake earlier and said that my position was Against rather than For.

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• Round 2 | Position: For

  Judaism 179 Pts

  February 2018

  anonymousdebater 
  
  I'm happy you view the Torah (Bible) as truth.

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