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Old 01-15-2010, 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Fast_Eddie View Post
The more common argument is semantic. But I like that even more because it acknowledges not only that the text of the Bible was written in another language, but also that translation, which no one argues was done by anything but human beings, involves interpretation.
The argument advanced is that of "divine inspiration". Even though the Bible was written, edited, translated, what have you by hooman beans, God oversaw the work and made sure no mistakes were made. It's more or less analogous to the Doctrine of Papal Infallibility where whatever the Pope says or does comes straight from God and is, therefore, perfect in every way.

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