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Originally Posted by Og  Quote: |
Again, we have no proof, only opinions.
| You utterly mischaracterize Erhman's stances. He has a vast volume of evidence (not proof) supporting his claims. Access to ancient texts and training in history of the region as well as independent research in a peer reviewed study.
He presents his opinions along with his evidence as well (like the adulteress stoning story I mentioned). You simply stated his opinions, omitted his evidence and arguments, and then discarded his stances.
Your characterization of Erhman is biased and just plain wrong. |
My opinion of Erhman is as biased as his opinion is against the Bible. But my opinion is not wrong. He is not a Christian, he has no spiritual understanding, and therefore no right to speak as a Biblical expert. He is a fool, and has caused you to look foolish.
In your biased defence of Erhman, you stated the he had a vast amount of evidence, but not proof. Proof and evidence are the same thing:
ev·i·dence Audio Help / Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ev-i-duhns] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation noun, verb, -denced, -denc·ing.
–noun 1. that which tends to
prove or disprove something; ground for belief;
proof.
2. something that makes plain or clear; an indication or sign: His flushed look was visible evidence of his fever.
3. Law. data presented to a court or jury in
proof of the facts in issue and which may include the testimony of witnesses, records, documents, or objects.
I did not state his proof because he offered no proof. Opinions were all he presents.