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I am having trouble reading the bible
my name is Rachel. I just got saved November 25th 2012 about 8 months ago if that helps you to answer my question. my problem is i am having trouble reading and understanding the bible but I was raised with the old fashioned church of God beliefs some of them are crazy I know but here is the main one I want to know about whether if it's true or a bunch of nonsense is that it is a sin to read any other version besides the King James because I have been trying to read the King James version but I just don't understand it at all it's confusing to me but my Granny who died at the age of 92 years old always told me that I would go to hell if I read any other version besides the King James . I mean I don't think I will was it her just being old fashioned or is it actually a sin ? my other questions are about not wearing makeup and Jewelry and pants this is just what my Granny taught try to take in consideration of that . I just want to know for sure .my cousin who is a preacher tells me that was just her being religious and old fashioned that it doesn't say that anywhere in the bible but I am just double checking . Thanks .
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Both of the people who answered are just throwing their opinions out. Like saying religion is nonsense and the other saying their religion is the only true one.
That's just their beliefs.
My beliefs are different from theirs as well. I'm a Christian and I go to an old fashioned church as well.
It's not a sin to read any other version besides King James. The reason why your church and your grandmother used the King James version is because it's closest to the actual version. Other people use different kinds because they see it as easier to understand. Your grandmother was probably against it because they do make some changes in it.
In my church they never brought up make up or jewelry. The pants was because in a verse (I can't remember which one) says something about modest apparel on women. And your grandmother and church take modesty as dresses and skirts.
I've always understood the King James version. I heard it was at a 6th to 8th grade reading level. Even if I do struggle, I can look it up or ask someone to explain what something means.
But it doesn't say anything in the Bible about using a different version..they only had one version back then so it really wouldn't make sense for it to be in there. If you really are struggling then try a new Bible. My dad recently got saved and he's been using a study Bible, so you can try that out too.
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Yes, you should definitely download an app if you want. I mean that's the benefit of having technology right?
I also read the comment on one of the users below that said the whole lack of belief thing. I was just saying that they believe there isn't a God or they believe that religion is nonsense..it can be about beliefs if you look it at it that way.
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First off let me just put the disclaimer here that all religions are utter nonsense. None of them have one shred of evidence to back up their claims and all face mounds of conflicting facts.
Now that this is out of the way, you are correct, nowhere in the bible does it say that you have to read the King James version or any other version. It would be impossible, since the King James version was written in the 1600s. In fact, for quite a long time bibles were only written in Latin and it was forbidden for them to be written in other languages... it's only in the middle ages that they even began making English versions (and other languages).
So, it is indeed nonsense that you may only read the King James version in the sense that there is no logical/reasonable reason to make that claim. Of course, since there is no logical or reasonable reason for the religion as a whole, your grandmother's claim is as "good" as any other.
Edit: Just to clarify, I put that disclaimer because I cannot in good faith encourage (or seem to be encouraging) someone to pursue a life void of reason. What you choose to do is none of my business, but I wanted to wipe my hands clean. Please do note that I answered your question, and I did so quite well.
Second, the person above who claimed its all about "beliefs" is missing a few screws. Religion is about beliefs, atheism is about the lack of belief- i.e. it is the EXACT opposite. It is the rejection of a position that has no merit, nothing more. It would be wise if more people bothered to open a few books (other than the bible) and learn the difference.
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You are on the wrong way sister.Islam is the only religion and Quran is the PROOF and the answer to your every doubt.
Islam=FACT
So please my sister,dont waste your time.Let me tell you something,if you are aiming west and you realise after 200 km that you are going east.Will you continue your journey??
May Allah guide you to Islam.
If you want to talk to me,
Just email me at ashi.cutee@yahoo.com
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