New Bible Translastion Promotes Fornication

[kprzCreation]

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/ar...TICLE_ID=39114

TESTING THE FAITH
New Bible translation
promotes fornication
Archbishop of Canterbury praises
version for 'extraordinary power'

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Posted: June 24, 2004
1:00 a.m. Eastern



© 2004 WorldNetDaily.com


A brand-new translation of the Bible – praised by Britain's archbishop of Canterbury, that nation’s senior Christian voice – flatly contradicts traditional core Christian beliefs on sex and morality.

Titled "Good as New," the new Bible is translated by former Baptist minister John Henson for the "One" organization, to produce what the group calls a "new, fresh and adventurous" translation of the Christian scriptures.



Archbishop Rowan Williams

The 104th archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Rowan Williams – leader of the Church of England – describes it is a book of "extraordinary power," but admitted many would be startled by its content.

"Instead of condemning fornicators, adulterers and 'abusers of themselves with mankind'," says Ruth Gledhill, the London Times religious affairs correspondent, "the new version of his first letter to Corinth has St. Paul advising Christians not to go without sex for too long in case they get 'frustrated.'"



"The new version, which Dr. Williams says he hopes will spread 'in epidemic profusion through religious and irreligious alike', turns St. Paul's strictures against fornication on their head," adds the Times.

The One organization that produced the new Bible translation is dedicated to "establish[ing] peace, justice, dignity and rights for all." It is also focused on "sustainable use of the earth's resources," challenging "oppression, injustice, exclusion and discrimination" as well as accepting "one another, valuing their diversity and experience."

According to Ekklesia, a London-based "theological think tank" that supports the "One" translation:


The translation is pioneering in its accessibility, and changes the original Greek and Hebrew nomenclature into modern nicknames. St. Peter becomes "Rocky," Mary Magdalene becomes "Maggie," Aaron becomes "Ron," Andronicus becomes "Andy" and Barabbas becomes "Barry."
In keeping with the times, translator Henson deftly translates "demon possession" as "mental illness" and "Son of Man," the expression Jesus frequently used to describe himself, as "the Complete Person." In addition, parables are rendered as "riddles," baptize is to "dip" in water, salvation becomes "healing" or "completeness" and Heaven becomes "the world beyond time and space."

Here's how Williams, the top Anglican archbishop, describes the new Bible: "Instead of being taken into a specialized religious frame of reference – as happens even with the most conscientious of formal modern translations – and being given a gospel addressed to specialized concerns … we have here a vehicle for thinking and worshipping that is fully earthed, recognizably about our humanity."

In addition, notes Ekklesia, the archbishop praises Henson's translation for eliminating "the stale, the technical, the unconsciously exclusive words and policies" in other translations.

Here, according to the London Times, are a few sample passages:

Mark 1:4

Authorized version: "John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins."

New: "John, nicknamed 'The Dipper,' was 'The Voice.' He was in the desert, inviting people to be dipped, to show they were determined to change their ways and wanted to be forgiven."

Mark 1:10-11

Authorized version: "And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him. And there came a voice from the heaven saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."

New: "As he was climbing up the bank again, the sun shone through a gap in the clouds. At the same time a pigeon flew down and perched on him. Jesus took this as a sign that God's spirit was with him. A voice from overhead was heard saying, 'That's my boy! You're doing fine!'"

Matthew 23:25

Authorized version: "Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites!"

New version: "Take a running jump, Holy Joes, humbugs!"

Matthew 26:69-70

Authorized version: "Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, 'Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee.' But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest."

New: "Meanwhile Rocky was still sitting in the courtyard. A woman came up to him and said: 'Haven't I seen you with Jesus, the hero from Galilee?" Rocky shook his head and said: 'I don't know what the hell you're talking about!'"


1 Corinthians 7:1-2

KJV: "Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: [It is] good for a man not to touch a woman. Nevertheless, [to avoid] fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband."

New: "Some of you think the best way to cope with sex is for men and women to keep right away from each other. That is more likely to lead to sexual offences. My advice is for everyone to have a regular partner."

1 Corinthians 7:8-7

KJV: "I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I. But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn."

New: "If you know you have strong needs, get yourself a partner. Better than being frustrated."

[sucramdw]

This is insane! The Bible predicts this kind of thing.

[shtanga]

Nothing unexpected. The scriptures will one day be twisted and miss quoted in the name of relevence and tolerance to condon and glorify all manner of sin

Though, it is a shame

[Ch0pPeR]

This is a blatant miss-interpretation of the bible, but there are more subtle ones, take the word Hell and its understanding.

The word hell is found in many Bible translations. In the same verses other translations read, the grave, the world of the dead, and so forth. Other Bibles simply transliterate the original-language words that are sometimes rendered hell, that is, they express them with the letters of our alphabet but leave the words untranslated.

The Hebrew sheohl and its Greek equivalent haides, which refer, not to an individual burial place, but to the common grave of dead mankind; also the Greek ge.en·na, which is used as a symbol of eternal destruction. However, both in Christendom and in many non-Christian religions it is taught that hell is a place inhabited by demons and where the wicked, after death, are punished (and some believe that this is with torment).

[JordanH]

Omg this is so bad it is almost funny....almost.

The part where God says " You my boy, and your doing fine." Sounds so stupid.

The whole thing is entirely retarded, how anyone could accept it is beyond me.

[Crombie]

Thanks, I really needed to spit protein shake out of my nose. Points to consider:

1) Source is World Net Daily
2) Zero mention of this on both the Anglican Church website, and the Archbishops website
3) Not one single mention from any real news source
4) Is Bat-boy proclaimed to be Jesus at some point in this new version? If so I will buy 100!

[Venom]

That is such a rediculous interpretation that it is humerous. Funny / sad thing is, I bet some people will believe this. [img]/forum/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]

[Captain Purple]

Another thing to consider is, however, that just because something goes against commonly accepted convention doesn't make it wrong.

What I mean by this is, because of the nature of translations between languages and the individual nature of interpretations, one could make the argument that this new interpretation is just as legitimate as any other edition of the Bible. After all, all past editions of the Bible were also someone's interpretation.

With that said, I agree that this new edition is simply ridiculous, and Henson is finding meanings that he wishes were there, but, in actuality, aren't.

[Crombie]

What new edition? I think it is fairly firmly established that this whole concept of a new edition is not a true "story", but just another fake story from another fake newspaper.

[kprzCreation]

Its not a fake story Crombie.

Heres another source:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/3833693.stm

The book is real:

http://www.amazon.com/Good-As-New-Re.../dp/1903816734