This is a huge problem for those who believe God is infallible.
It might be for some, but clearly and certainly not all.
These factual errors in the Bible clearly dispute that belief.
The error is on the part of those who misinterpret (either intentionally or unintentionally) in order to make what is said fit in with their preconceived bias.
I absolutely believe that the universe and the world and life on this earth are God's creation, and I believe that whatever means He used to achieve His creative objectives (the Big Bang, evolution, etc.) was very clever on His part. I see no incompatibilities between science and spirituality. None. I see science as a source of spirituality.
The literal interpretation of the Genesis creation story, to me, is stupidity beyond belief. We have factual information that proves that. Jesus referred to Genesis when talking to ancient Israelites because it’s what they knew. It’s the information they were given. They didn’t have the ability to understand the complexities of the universe or creation, so they were given allegory.
No big deal. Even Jesus used parables in His
teachings, and they are clear examples of allegory.
Salvation doesn’t depend on one’s literal interpretation of the Genesis creation story anyway.
And a relationship with the risen Jesus doesn’t require an inerrant Bible.
