The producers and contributors to a fall PBS documentary titled The Bible’s Buried Secrets purport that the special proves much of the book should not be taken literally. Armed with that news, a major pro-family Christian group isn’t waiting until the program’s airing to decry tax dollars being spent on a TV special that it says undermines Christianity.
The documentary airs as part of Public Broadcasting System’s (PBS) Nova series on November 18, and media reports quoting statements from religious experts and the creative crew involved give a sense of trying to turn the established world’s understanding of the Bible on its “literal” head. Michael DePrimo is a spokesman for the American Family Association (AFA).
According to the producer of The Bible’s Buried Secrets, they believe that the Bible – especially the Old Testament – was written by up to 100 authors; that it was never meant to be literal; that the story of Abraham and Sarah likely was not a real story, but simply an allegory,” DePrimo explains.
He notes the difficulty of some of those alleged facts about biblical history are that they serve a dangerous purpose of undermining the faith of many who believe the scriptures are the Word of God – and undermining statements in the scriptures, including from Jesus when he quotes the existence of Abraham. Because PBS is subsidized heavily with tax dollars, DePrimo says AFA does not believe those dollars should be funding a documentary that says the Bible is a bunch of “made-up stories.”
“I think what we need to do is write to our congressmen and urge them to withhold funding of PBS if they’re going to broadcast documentaries that directly attack the scriptures,” DePrimo urges.
God’s unchanging plan
Historical and archeological evidence for Biblical accuracy
“…always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you…” 1 Peter 3:15
“There can be no doubt that archaeology has confirmed the substantial historicity of Old Testament tradition.” William F. Albright (1891–1971), one of the world’s most renowned archaeologists.
“It may be stated categorically that no archaeological discovery has ever controverted a biblical reference.” Nelson Glueck, Jewish archaeologist honored even by liberal Time Magazine.
http://www.crossroad.to/articles2/08/archeology.htm