Out of all the theological ideas and topics that I've come across over the years, the issue of KJV only is one that I have not encountered until recently. I do appreciate the KJV and have a few Bibles in that translation, but to say that it is the only true word of God in English seems to be a far stretch. Also, this opens up a can of worms.
a) Do missionaries that travel to foreign countries where English is not the language require the people to learn old school English in order to have God's true Word?
b) Is English the only language that the Bible must be in?
c) What about all the Bible translations before the 1611 KJV?
Those are just a few questions I have regarding this topic. I'd like to ask the members here, what are you thoughts on the subject?
You're absolutely correct LC627, their position and defense is as absurd as it sounds. There is not a rational argument under the sun, to defend such an outrageous claim as that one particular English translation, written several centuries ago when textual criticism was in its infancy, and the scarcity of source texts that were available, takes precedence over all other translations that came, in any language, before and after it. Even the 40 scholarly authors themselves would never make such an audacious claim.
And take note of the KJVO's specious defense, their predominant claim is that verses were taken away. But this only has any merit if we assume that the KJV is the standard to compare all other translations with. Yes, it's circular reasoning.
Anyhow, if you get a chance, or can even be bothered to entertain such a ridiculous notion, briefly examine the arguments against such exclusivity, and very shortly all your suspicions will be justified.
Again, it's as absurd as it sounds.