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Is "gotquestions.org" reliable?
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It contains good and helpful information. However, it is a lot like Wikipedia. While it contains useful information, the articles are neither scholarly nor peer-reviewed. This is not to say they are wrong, but do not ever cite it as a scholarly source, because it is not. The bibliographies, although many times shallow, can be helpful. Definitely use it if you want to get a flyover of a certain subject, but do not expect it to be thorough or scholarly.
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No Time for Drama
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I've found it helpful on many occasions, but you should never just take their word for it, or any website's word for it.
They often provide a lot of Bible passages as back up, which is good. (Though some websites will quote lots of verses and twist the passages, so you have to be wary! But I haven't seen gotquestions doing that yet)
They often provide a lot of Bible passages as back up, which is good. (Though some websites will quote lots of verses and twist the passages, so you have to be wary! But I haven't seen gotquestions doing that yet)
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SAAN
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Its reliable about 80-85% of the time, but just about all their article is what theology school teaches.
On The main topics of controversy or division like the Sabbath, Feast Days, The Law, Dietary Laws, etc, all of their articles are the recycled teachings you see from theology school with the use of a bunch of scriptures that are cherry picked out taken out of context.
On The main topics of controversy or division like the Sabbath, Feast Days, The Law, Dietary Laws, etc, all of their articles are the recycled teachings you see from theology school with the use of a bunch of scriptures that are cherry picked out taken out of context.
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South Bound
I stand with Israel.
And "theology school" (which we grownups call seminary) is bad because...?
Do you have evidence that they take verses out of context?
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South Bound
I stand with Israel.
About thirty years ago, I was a social worker in some of the poorest parts of Appalachia. Some of the Godliest pastors and preachers I knew then had no formal training and some barely even finished eighth grade. But they were taken under the wing of Godly men and taught. So, clearly, seminary is not a requirement.
However, having attended SBTS I have to be honest and say that it prepared me both in knowledge of the scriptures and fitness for ministry I don't believe I would have learned on my own. I know men who have gone to Westminster and Masters who say the same thing.
I taught at a small Bible college in Maryland for several years and we're currently in the process of establishing a similar school here
So I'm always skeptical of people who ridicule "theology school".
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SAAN
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I really am not about to search through all my previous posts for that. I say this because I used to go to them all the time on topics, until I decided to read the bible from front to back to verify for myself and realize how they are in error on some topics.
But overall, it is still a very good website to me, and I do agree with it on a good 80-90% plus of its topics. I do think they are way off on topics regarding the Law, The Sabbath, Dietary Laws, and a few others, but still a pretty good site on the majority of topics that arise.
But if i get to in detail, all it will do is move this thread to the Sabbath and Law section.
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EinsteinsGirl
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No. I have found that many of the answers given in 'gotquestions' are absolute rubbish.
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I used to refer to it as a new christian. It then read the whole bible through myself and didnt need to use it anymore. I think its fallible. It does have some bias.
I once submitted a question and they were very wishy washy with their answers. Giving some scripture but ignoring others.
However if it gets people into reading the Bible then thats a good thing.
I once submitted a question and they were very wishy washy with their answers. Giving some scripture but ignoring others.
However if it gets people into reading the Bible then thats a good thing.
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South Bound
I stand with Israel.
Actually, maturity says just the opposite: that in order to study for understanding means that there may be resources by more mature and knowledgeable people who can help you to learn and understand.
"I can do it myself!" is the battle cry of a five year old who doesn't want daddy holding the bike while he peddles.
Likewise, "study" means relying on a host of resources.
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