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I just wrote a small rant in my LJ about anti-Christianity and anti-religion, so I'm kinda in the anit-anti mood. I'm not gonna accuse anyone of being anti-Christian, but I have the feeling that this topic is meant to make a mockery of religion or to prove it wrong, because it goes from asking the question "What bothers God more?"--which assumes that God exists--to "The Bible is wrong."
Again, I'm not gonna make judgments about anyone. But to be honest, this topic bothers me. I feel as if the question is directed towards Christians so that we could come in and read posts that say, "Oops, rhetorical question. There is no God!" I respect everyone's beliefs (as long as your philiosophy isn't to cause harm ), so I ask that mine are also respected, not necessarily that they haven't been so far. Some of my post may sounds sarcastic or rude, but I truly mean it in all respect.
One thing I noticed--everyone who's not Christian doesn't capitalize the g in God. Someone had once said that she shouldn't have to capitalize the G because she's not Christian. The G is not capitalized to show off one's Christianity. It signifies a proper name. God=Yahweh, god=any god. People capitalize Zeus and Aries but it doesn't mean they believe in them. I read it as possible intentional disrepect and/or ignorance, but again, I shall not be the one to judge everyone. For all I know, it could be typos or habit.
Again, I'm not gonna make judgments about anyone. But to be honest, this topic bothers me. I feel as if the question is directed towards Christians so that we could come in and read posts that say, "Oops, rhetorical question. There is no God!" I respect everyone's beliefs (as long as your philiosophy isn't to cause harm ), so I ask that mine are also respected, not necessarily that they haven't been so far. Some of my post may sounds sarcastic or rude, but I truly mean it in all respect.
Discussing sin with some other Christians, I found that a lot of them seemed to believe that God does not have more distaste of one sin over another. While stealing certainly isn't the same as murder, they are both wrongdoings. It's more of a question of intention and repentance. If a person stole someting small everyday knowing that it's wrong yet he continues to do so intentionally without remorse, is he better or worse than a person who murders in the heat of an unbearable situation and is truely sorry for his actions? The murderer's actions are definitely not justified, and his actions would have a stronger, more negative impact. But ultimately, he would come through as a better person if he realizes the wrong in his actions and makes up for them.What do you think god is more bothered about , poverty and people dieing of starvation all over the world, which in this day and age simply should not happen, and the worldwide arms trade. Or about someone who sleeps with someone of the same sex?.
A common misconception that non-Christians have. First of all, it would be impossible to constantly worship God Second, exactly what makes God happy isn't exactly a written list. I'm sure worshipping God does make Him happy, but I'm sure He'd also appreciate kind deeds for others and self-respect.If you read the bible it would appear that god is never happy unless you are devoting all of your time to worshiping him.
All? Never? I don't think you've met every Christian on earth And I respect your beliefs. I won't refer to them as bleeting blah blah blah. I'd appreciate the sameThats my point , i mean it's like all these christians bleet on about how being gay is wrong and you have to act in a certain way to please god or else your gonna go down in a pit of fire blah blah blah. But they never say anything about how wrong the world trade in arms is wrong...
The Bible is not meant to be a history book, it's a book of religious truth (truth to those who choose to believe it). The Bible still has some historical truth to it, despite the fact that it's not completely accurate, but that's not its purpose. And there's no doubt that some parts of the Bible are metaphorical, and some people do interpret it to their own convenience, but that does not completely make the Bible a work of "fiction" as you stated. The Bible has had nearly 2000 years to be studied and interpreted. It's authors, stories, and authenticity have been reflected upon for so long, and the Bible's interpretations aren't just for convenience but the results of in-depth study. Ultimately, it comes down to individual interpretation of the Bible and relationship with God. The Bible does foster faith. After all, it's the largest religion in the world with 2 billion followers.How do you purpose to take the bible? As the fiction that it is, or the fact that Christians claim it is. If it poetic and metaphorical it cannot be fact and or history as poetry and the like has no place in fact and history.
Sure you can take the parts you like, twist them however you like them, take them out of context, say they are allegorical, claim that parts that are weird or cruel are antiquated, but the bible and bible study does nothing to foster faith.
I agree, if the Bible were to be taken literally, then the world would be in chaos. But the Bible shouldn't be taken literally. And you can't quote one part of the Bible without looking at the big picture. "An eye for an eye" cannot represent the Bible without stating "Love your neighbor as you love yourself."If taken literally we would have fathers tossing their daughters to angry crowds for rape and ravage. We would have rampant incest. We would have slavery of all races. We would be stoning people to death for using obscenities, calling psychic hotlines, being "unclean" or any number of benign acts. And that just the first 3 chapters.
Thank you for clarifying. Earlier, it seemed as if you were factually stating the Bible's frabrication.I would deem it to be historical fiction not historic chronicle. Again, that is my own opinion, I am not trying to impose it one anyone.
One thing I noticed--everyone who's not Christian doesn't capitalize the g in God. Someone had once said that she shouldn't have to capitalize the G because she's not Christian. The G is not capitalized to show off one's Christianity. It signifies a proper name. God=Yahweh, god=any god. People capitalize Zeus and Aries but it doesn't mean they believe in them. I read it as possible intentional disrepect and/or ignorance, but again, I shall not be the one to judge everyone. For all I know, it could be typos or habit.