[QUOTE="Genetic_Code"]When I was a Christian, I read all of it in order. I became an atheist a week or so after having finished reading the Bible.Funky_Llama
Part of me is surprised that you got through Leviticus with your faith intact. :P I had some personal qualms, but ultimately I just assumed God knew better than man, and regardless of how sexuality is viewed in society, God's judgment is superior. That, and I don't like judging a book until I've read it in its entirety.
Not that much - I learnt a bit in school. But seriously folks, I don't think The Bible was quite the page turner that Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone was.
I almost contemplated using it for a mouse pad, but I found a copy of the Wall Street Journal.
I have read the entire bible. I wouldn't suggest doing it. It is better to read bits and pieces of it, not like a story book. stupid4
I agree. I sort of think the only reason I continued reading the Bible in order was for bragging rights mostly. That, and I thought of myself as a devoted Christian, but the latter proved false.
[QUOTE="pianist"]All of it several times. But I haven't done the run-through for a while now.biggest_loser
What did you get out of it?
I found it rather interesting. Even though I don't believe the supernatural aspects of it are real, it does give you a peek into ancient civilization - and perhaps a better appreciation for how far we've come. And despite the many despicable, unforgivable acts and ideas described, there are also quite a few lessons in the Bible that would make the world a better place if people followed them.
As others have wrote, it's not an especially compelling read, nor is it especially beautifully written, but then it was never intended to be entertainment. It was more like the diary of a faith.
Enough to be made an atheist by it. I would like to read the whole thing mind you, a scholarly translation though, from the Greek/Hebrew originals. Not a "reinterpretation" like the King James.
Enough to be made an atheist by it. I would like to read the whole thing mind you, a scholarly translation though, from the Greek/Hebrew originals. Not a "reinterpretation" like the King James.foxhound_fox
But haven't you heard? The King James is the only 'God-endorsed' translation in existence. All other translations are blasphemous.
I read Genesis as a child because my aunt wanted me to read it to her. Maybe she wanted to infuse good christian morals into me. Unfortunately, she failed in her task and I became an athiest.
I'm surprised how many people here do not read the Bible but in religous topics claim they understand what Christianity is.foolio_67
That surprised me, too. Almost as much as the guys that claimed that the Bible is boring and poorly written, yet admitted to reading only the first paragraph.
[QUOTE="foolio_67"]I'm surprised how many people here do not read the Bible but in religous topics claim they understand what Christianity is.foxhound_fox
What also surprises me is how many people here don't read biology textbooks but in evolution topics claim they understand what evolution is. Zing!
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