Biblical contradictions

One counter-argument to the doctrine of the Bible's divine inspiration is to point out the many logical inconsistencies within the text. Examining contradictions is also a useful tool to argue against Biblical literalism and the belief that every word of the Bible is equally true. When the Bible can be shown to be in contradiction with itself, it casts doubt upon the idea that it is entirely true.

See also

• Bible
• Biblical inerrancy

External links

• A List of Biblical Contradictions, by Jim Merritt. Library, Infidels.org
• Biblical Contradictions, American Atheists website.
• Bible Inconsistencies: Bible Contradictions?, by Donald Morgan. Library, Infidels.org
• Contradictions in the Bible, Skeptic's Annotated Bible website.
• Internal consistency of the Bible, Wikipedia
• Biblical Contradictions, Evil Bible

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