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<p>[QUOTE="Houseman, post: 4206, member: 7"]</p><p>We don't quite believe that. We all need to interpret the bible, since interpretation is the process of understanding. At least, that is how I interpret the word "interpret".</p><p></p><p>We don't believe in "blind faith" either. Or rather, we do not believe that faith is inherently blind.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Yes, I think we would benefit from similar signs today. </p><p></p><p>The answer to why there are no more miracles today, is revealed in why miracles were needed in biblical times. All miracles were done for a purpose. God spoke through angels, visions, and burning bushes in order to prod people into action. They were prodded in order to establish, and at times save the nation of Israel, God's chosen people. God gave more miracles to this nation so that they can grow strong and loyal. These Israelites were used create Jesus. Jesus did miracles to prove who he was, and what he was capable of doing. Christians came after Jesus and were given more miracles in order to prove that they were now God's chosen people.</p><p></p><p>Christians are still here, so why do we need miracles today? Has the proof "worn off", so to speak? If we assume, for the sake of argument, that the miracles you mentioned were real, and were accurately described in the bible, then why should we assume that the bible does not accurately depict these miracles as well? Therefore, since miracles have proven the Christian congregation, and since the Christian congregation still exists, and since we have the bible where all of these miracles are accurately recorded, we need nothing more.</p><p></p><p>So that's why. In a word: we do not need miracles. We have the bible.</p><p></p><p></p><p>But Arnox would say that miracles still exist, and are being performed by those of his own religion. That view is not wholly based on the bible, nor do they hold the same assumptions about the bible as you ("THE definitive Word and not questioned or interpreted, only applied") so it may not apply to your question.</p><p>[/QUOTE]</p>
[QUOTE="Houseman, post: 4206, member: 7"] We don't quite believe that. We all need to interpret the bible, since interpretation is the process of understanding. At least, that is how I interpret the word "interpret". We don't believe in "blind faith" either. Or rather, we do not believe that faith is inherently blind. Yes, I think we would benefit from similar signs today. The answer to why there are no more miracles today, is revealed in why miracles were needed in biblical times. All miracles were done for a purpose. God spoke through angels, visions, and burning bushes in order to prod people into action. They were prodded in order to establish, and at times save the nation of Israel, God's chosen people. God gave more miracles to this nation so that they can grow strong and loyal. These Israelites were used create Jesus. Jesus did miracles to prove who he was, and what he was capable of doing. Christians came after Jesus and were given more miracles in order to prove that they were now God's chosen people. Christians are still here, so why do we need miracles today? Has the proof "worn off", so to speak? If we assume, for the sake of argument, that the miracles you mentioned were real, and were accurately described in the bible, then why should we assume that the bible does not accurately depict these miracles as well? Therefore, since miracles have proven the Christian congregation, and since the Christian congregation still exists, and since we have the bible where all of these miracles are accurately recorded, we need nothing more. So that's why. In a word: we do not need miracles. We have the bible. But Arnox would say that miracles still exist, and are being performed by those of his own religion. That view is not wholly based on the bible, nor do they hold the same assumptions about the bible as you ("THE definitive Word and not questioned or interpreted, only applied") so it may not apply to your question. [/QUOTE]
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