Did Moses really part the Red Sea? Experts reveal a scientific basis for Bible story

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On 3/12/2025 at 4:27 PM, JBChiangRai said:

Would this be from the same book that says the earth is roughly 5,000 years old?

 

Stop teaching religion to young impressionable minds and it will die out in 1 generation.

 

Most religions fail because in their "holy" documents they try to explain something that science/medicine of the time cannot explain and modern knowledge proves it wrong.

 

The Quran gets it wrong on where sperm comes from, clearly it's not the word of god, it's closer to Stephen King.

If the story of the Jews in Egypt actually happened, they could have walked over the Isthmus of Suez since the Suez Canal was not there back then. No need for miracles.

 

[richard_smith237]

Many of the stories in the Old Testament can be seen as powerful allegories or fables -narratives passed down through generations, often orally at first, and later transcribed.

 

Like many ancient traditions, these stories were likely shaped by the values, cultural norms, and imaginations of those who told them. Over time, they may have been elaborated upon or mythologised, with each retelling contributing to their richness and complexity.

 

Eventually, these oral traditions were committed to writing, compiled into what became the Hebrew Bible. Centuries later, further writings; including the accounts of Jesus and the early Christian community, were added to form what is now known as the New Testament. The process of canonisation; the decision about which texts to include, was itself complex and driven by theological, political, and cultural considerations.

 

Take, for instance, the famous story of Jesus feeding the multitudes with a few loaves and fishes. While traditionally interpreted as a miracle, some scholars and theologians have proposed symbolic or alternative readings.

One interpretation suggests that the "miracle" was one of sharing rather than supernatural multiplication - that people had food with them all along but were inspired by Jesus’ example to share it with one another. In this light, the story becomes a profound lesson in generosity, rather than a literal defiance of natural law.

 

In the end, whether one reads these stories as literal truth, metaphor, or myth, they continue to hold significance - offering insight into the human condition, moral questions, and the spiritual aspirations of those who first told them.

 

The choice to take these ancient stories literally often reflects a form of blind faith, one that prioritises unquestioning belief over historical context, symbolism, or critical reflection.

 

 

[Dirk Z]

On 3/12/2025 at 9:30 PM, Task Master said:

Religious people should not breed.

Unfortunately I know that the son of a hard-core atheist had himself brainwashed, converted and was baptized.

[Bruce Aussie]

On 3/12/2025 at 5:02 PM, DrJack54 said:

I prefer the Noah tale.

 

Ricky  🤣🤣🤣. Loved the series Afterlife.