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Constantine Did Not Change the Bible

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Contrary to popular belief by naysayers of the Bible, Constantine did not change the Bible.  As a matter of fact the message has been the same, and has remained unchanged since it was originally inspired.  Many other faiths such as Islam are working on assumptions that it was changed not only by the Roman emperor but by everyone else.  Here is why I do not believe the Bible is changed as many unbelievers claim that is is. If the Bible had been changed by the emperor's bishops,  the Bible would be full of praise for the emperor. No secular leader can resist the temptation to toot his own horn.  In our modern times we see this all the time--politicians shameless self-promoting. And as having absolute power, Cesar would have easily commanded the clergy to add all of his praises and even go so far as to have the Bible declare that he was a god.  But when you read the Bible, there is no text that magnifies Cesar or his government.  Instead Jesus categori...

PROVEN FALSEHOODS of Christianity

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Myth#1: The Bible is corrupt or has been changed by the hands of man. FACT: The existence of the Dead Sea Scrolls prove that the Bible has not been changed, and the modern Bible, including the New Testament is more accurate than any other holy book. Myth#2: Constantine and the Council of Nicea changed the Bible. FACT: Being that he was Emperor at the time Constantine could have very easily written the Bible to pay homage to himself. But no evidence exists that the Bible is partial to Constantine, his Emperorship or his Bishops. The Bible is impartial to heads of state or governments. Public Domain, "Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery", Róma Nicolas Poussin, 1653 Myth#3: The Bible tolerates immoral behavior because the U.S. allows sexual exploitation, use of drugs, and homosexuality. FACT: The Bible teaches that every individual is responsible for his lifestyle. The U.S. is NOT a theocracy, and the Church...