Can reading the Bible lead to atheism??

Since I needed to remind myself of this recently I decided to share it with you too.

Some atheists claim that reading the Bible is what made them reject Christianity and become atheists. In this video I explain how that is possible. If you're specifically looking for the explanation how reading the Bible can lead to atheism, go to 4:48. In short: God never promised that reading the Bible will lead to Him/salvation. This is also important to remember for practicing Christians!

John 5 39-40 "You search the scriptures, because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness to me; yet you refuse to come to me that you may have life."

00:00 What God didn't promise
02:19 What God actually promised
07:20 Book recommendation
07:48 If you've never experienced a prayer working
08:35 Conclusion

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[edwardgarcia]

It’s funny because I have contemplated this a lot lately. Books, books and more books… I love books. However, the daily morning prayer to St. Joseph, daily rosary and weekly Adoration have been much more beneficial. God bless you and your viewers 😊

[VishalT-ucjs]

Very true. How many times I have watched podcasts debates for hours rather than praying.

[senjowy]

Once again thank you for this Elisabeth! One thing that I have learnt about prayer is the importance of praying for ones' enemies, or at least people you don't get along with. This isn't always easy to do but one thing I have noticed is how God softens the heart towards these people. The results can be beautiful with such wonderful things as peace and reconciliation occurring. This certainly helps to build up the Church as the communion of saints. God bless you in all that you do! 🙂🙏

[adeodata]

Wow. Awesome! A lot to meditate on, pray about and apply 😬😁🙏
+ Loved the part about praying for humility. Absolutely true 😂

[RandyHergenreder]

Thank you. I always learn something from your posts. You’re an inspiration. God Bless

[pepetono]

Great video Elizabeth, thank you, God bless you 🙏

[vytrqrw]

You look lovely and respectful..God bless you and your service

[TedBates-svcf]

You do have a good knowledge of Scripture!😊 I thought Catholics do not believe in reading scripture for themselves. But you do! Wow!

[abeatingheart]

Good video Elizabeth, the importance of prayer (communication) in strengthening our relationship with God. Reminds me of a scene in the Chose, Jesus and Our Blessed Mother as she washes His hair. It’s a back a forth, down to earth, conversation, touching on serious and at times funny issues. In the end, it was the time they both spent together.

[MOGO]

Woah, I just read this passage 5 mins ago. Providence!

[liia]

Love this and hope this means you be doing more videos like this in the future. Yeah, the litany of humility definitely works... don't ask me how I know LOL

[dmitryostrovsky]

Yes, I totally agree with you that it is very true that spending time on humility and prayers rather than studying apologetics is much more important. My Protestant friends are always trying to sucker me into wasting time responding to their criticisms against my Catholic Faith. I just tell them I know they are wrong and do not wish to waste my time on apologetics and THUS tell them to go to the internet if they are seriously looking for the Catholic responses to their trash INSTEAD OF wanting to argue just to stoke their own pride and egos by falsely believing they know or got their so called TRUTH.

[jamesmonahan]

Yep. Asking for knowledge is the key. Great video.

[mattherrera]

You look beautiful as always.. thank you for encouraging me to pray to God for the grace to be a saint. I still pray for you. I hope your studies are going great. 😊🧁

[joostvandegoor]

Thank you, Elisabeth. I love this video very much. It’s a short talk but filled with good thoughts, insights, answers, references, explanations. You have the talent to put very much content in a very short time.

I love your focus on prayer. I agree with what you say. It seems to me that prayer is the central activity in everyone’s relationship with God. Even if you don’t ask for anything, you can still open the connection to God. He will be there to listen and speak to you.
I will watch this video a few more times, to take everything in. 🙂

Dank je wel. Ik bid voor Gods zegen voor jou.

Joost

[JimDinneen]

Thanks. One of your best videos. Always good.

[BensWorkshop]

Thank you. Have ordered yet more books... Also like the quote at the end.

[mrmoviemanic]

I think most everyone in the world is becoming aware of the importance of prayer. While I myself am not fully catholic, but multi religious. I do find prayer and many cases like it to be the absolute true form of sanctity, and everyone in the world can come together through this, even beyond planets and stars alike.

[martinzetter]

I loved this. Keep them coming please ❤

[maync]

Yes, true, and many thanks for presenting this truth so crystal clear and with your usual cheer. One concern I do have is this: how can one be sure to sufficiently deeply "believe in one's heart" in all essential things concerning Him. If one had an epiphany no shred of doubt in one's own sincerity may exist, but in absence of such an event, there re-emerges from time to time this 1% nagging thought, not that the resurrection is not a fact, no, but that my faith in it is not complete and incontrovertible bedrock. I may flagellate myself to prove my faith and yet feel it is not enough..., as may have happened to the Apostles to the Slavs, and may occur to anyone facing this spiritual struggle. How do you handle it?