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Does the Book of Mormon contradict the Bible?

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Yes, the Book of Mormon contradicts the Bible. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (or “Mormons”) claim that, along with the Bible, the Book of Mormon1 is a revelation from God. However, the Book of Mormon fails the tests that the Bible gives to identify genuine revelations from God; e.g.: Deut. 13:1-3 If […]

Does the Quran contradict the Bible?

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Yes, the Quran contradicts the Bible in a number of ways. All of the following examples are taken from the second chapter (sura) of the Quran, but they are representative of the whole of the book. Sometimes the Quran contradicts the historical record of the Bible: The Quran The Bible 2:31 … He [God] taught […]

Who carried the cross — Jesus or Simon of Cyrene?

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In John 19:17, Jesus is described as carrying his own cross, but in the other gospels we are told that Simon of Cyrene carried the cross for Jesus (Matthew 27:32; Mark 15:21; Luke 23:26). It was customary in Roman crucifixions for the prisoner to carry his own cross. Most likely, he had to carry only […]

When did Jesus cleanse the temple?

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John records Jesus driving the traders out of the temple in Jerusalem: The Passover of the Jews was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. In the temple he found those who were selling oxen and sheep and pigeons, and the money-changers sitting there. And making a whip of cords, he drove them all […]

Does Genesis 2 contradict Genesis 1?

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It is often claimed that Genesis 1 and 2 represent two contradictory accounts of creation. For example, Genesis 1:24-26 has the animals created before humans. Yet Genesis 2:18-19 appears to have animals created after humans in most versions. For example, the NKJV has And the Lord God said, “It is not good that man should […]