Classic Replay: Is the Bible primitive and immoral, or can we trust what it says? with Leslie Scrace and Chris Sinkinson

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🗓️ 16 January 2024

⏱️ 66 minutes

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From the Archives: Leslie Scrace, a former Methodist minister who transitioned to atheism, turned away from the Bible when he lost his faith. Two decades later, he penned a comprehensive account of his atheist perspective in a book titled "An Unbelievers Guide to the Bible" in which Scrace critically examines sections of the Old Testament, deeming some as primitive and immoral, while applauding others that align with humanist values. In response, Chris Sinkinson, a church pastor and an instructor in Old Testament and Apologetics at Moorlands Bible College, challenges Scrace's approach, asserting that the Bible should not be dissected in this way and argues that removing God from the moral framework of the Bible diminishes its inherent meaning. Their dialogue delves into specific books like Job, Joshua, Song of Solomon, and the Gospels. Additionally, Chris questions Leslie on the objective foundation of his humanist morality, sparking a thoughtful exchange between the two perspectives. We hope you enjoy this fascinating dive into one of the greatest objection to Christianity, can we truly trust the Bible? First aired: May 2011 • Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: https://pod.link/267142101 • More shows, free eBook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • For live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For online learning: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

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0:00.0	We turned to God and pride. My dad committed his life to Jesus.
0:04.4	She danced in worship with members of the...
0:06.2	My mom came to faith as my dad's...
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0:30.0	UK. I'm going to see. Hello and this week we're delving back into the
0:54.3	archives to bring you a discussion on the question. But is the Bible unbelievable
0:59.1	because Leslie Scrace a former Methodist minister now an atheist has written a book called An Unbelievers Guide to the Bible.
1:05.0	He's in conversation today with our Christian guest on the show, Chris Sinkinson.
1:10.0	So without further ado, let's join our guests for today's classic replay.
1:15.0	Well thank you gentlemen both for being with me on today's show.
1:19.0	Let's hear a little bit about both your stories and we'll start with you Leslie as it's your first time on the
1:24.6	program today. Thank you for coming in. Tell us a little bit of how things started
1:30.0	out for you. Did you grow up in a Christian home? Was that your entry into the church?
1:36.0	Methodist home and as a result of evacuation I ended up in a Methodist boarding school in the West
1:46.9	country where Methodism was pretty Bible-based.
1:52.0	After the Navy I went, that was National Service. I went to Richmond Theological College,
2:02.0	trained for the Methodist Ministry, and served for almost 20 years
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