http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Styx/2347/f1.html Yes, many contraditions exist. But... like a good movie or novel it must be divided and studied to the extreme. My views on this subject are confusing at times but my faith in God as a Savior, creator, teacher, and friend are solid. The Bible is like swimming imho. The further in you study and read, the deeper and deeper it gets. Soon you will not be able to touch bottom