Why doesn't the bible mention dinosaurs?

[chestervegasblue]

Probably something to do with the fact some Christian's believe the world is only about 6,000 years old (don't know the exact figure so don't slate me).

Although to say all Christian's believe this is a falsification. There are many that believe in scientific theories and see The Bible as more of a metaphorical guide. However, I don't know how the Christian's who do believe the Earth is only a few thousand years old would explain dinosaur fossils. You'd have to ask one I guess.

They claim that they are "tests of faith" from God.

Ok, so scientifically speaking, the creation narrative is not up to scratch given modern day discovery etc etc...

The point of the narrative isn't how everything around us was created, but that there was a creator behind everything. The first line of the Bible is "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." Essentially, that's the point, if you have believe that, then the how doesn't really matter.

 

[stonerblue]

what do the other religious books say for balance before you go off on your merry christian bashing because it's the only religion you can get away with it on here?

It's because the majority on here have grown up in a Christian state. Therefore most have an underlying knowledge of Christianity that they don't of other religions.

Good answer.
And when the christian god-botherers stop knocking on my door trying to impart their wisdom on me i'll stop knocking them.

 

[Joycee Banercheck]

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As soon as I read the thread title I thought of this. Enjoy the lake of fire, fucker. It seemed so plausible.

 

[Ally.P]

Just mentioned this thread to the mrs and she said because god created man and dinosaurs are part of evolution, Christians dont believe in evolution only god hence no dinosaurs
Makes sense?

that's such a stereotypical viewpoint it's untrue.

HAHA That is so naive. I know tons of 'christians' and not one of them denies evolution. I certainly don't.

 

[mammutly]

Who said the bible was meant to be a history of the planet Earth?

I don't think it mentions the Dodo either.

 

[tonea2003]

Who said the bible was meant to be a history of the planet Earth?

I don't think it mentions the Dodo either.

it was until it got found out.

 

[Joycee Banercheck]

Who said the bible was meant to be a history of the planet Earth?

Fundamental Christians? I get what you mean though. The Bible isn't meant to be taken literally. I admire it's ethics and live my life by the conduct it promotes. Wouldn't use it as a reference to most of life's questions though.

 

[Skashion]

There are elements of the Bible that are meant to be historical though and those should be tested via archaeological methods if possible.

 

[imber50]

Because it was written well before anyone knew about them. The existence of dinosaurs was only discovered in the last 150 years or so.

Well, Motorbikes are only a bit over 100yrs old but it didn't stop them from writing about Moses and his Triumph.

FPMSL...You have to win " post of the week " for that one.

 

[BluePurgatory]

what do the other religious books say for balance before you go off on your merry christian bashing because it's the only religion you can get away with it on here?

Have to agree with the above. I dont know if the OP is being genuine or has a hidden agenda!