Honestly read with an open mind.
Are you Xtian or atheian
2006-07-27 15:17:45 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I have read the bible through several times, cover to cover, and attended bible studies, group discussions and one-on-one sessions with pastors. I have thought a tremendous amount about what it means, both to me personally and to the world.
That's why I'm an atheist.
2006-07-27 15:23:37 · answer #1 · answered by Rogue Scrapbooker 6 · 7⤊ 7⤋
I have read the Bible cover to cover. I think about -everything-, and the Bible was not exempt.
As a kid, I was raised by Christian parents and so of course I went to church. It was more interesting to read the Bible than to listen to the preacher. I mean, c'mon. Tales of nudity, circumcision, rape, violence... What could be more fun?
I thought it was bull. Seemed so pretentious and stupid. Especially for the stuff Paul wrote. It seemed so counterintuitive.
Rabid atheist here.
2006-07-27 22:57:17 · answer #2 · answered by hynkle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read it about 3 times or so....and I am a Christian. What's the big deal about reading the Bible cover to cover? It's just as simple as reading any book from cover to cover.
2006-07-27 22:22:02 · answer #3 · answered by chrstnwrtr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a neo pagan.
I'm reading it cover to cover for the third time. I try to re-read it every few years in between my reading of other sacred and mythological texts. A fantastic book.
2006-07-27 22:48:01 · answer #4 · answered by raven_summersong 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read it once, followed by a lot of church attendance. It basically tells us that life is not about us; its about God. Basically, if we love God and love our neighbors, which is the greatest of all commandments, everything will work good for us. Try it... I have regularly applied it in my life and it truly changed me. We don't have to like everybody, just love them as God loves us; bear with them. Loving God means, doing the right thing and following God's commands. The greatest commission is to spread the word of God. I am a Christian since 2002.
2006-07-27 22:31:23 · answer #5 · answered by The Punisher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've read it through and studied it for years with an open mind. I have my views and I consider myself a Christian.
2006-07-27 22:25:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've read the Bible since I was 12
I'm always thinking about it.
Why do you think Acronyms are important here?
2006-07-27 22:22:12 · answer #7 · answered by rangedog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have read it 5 times. I give it a lot of thought each time. I am a baptist.
2006-07-27 22:19:02 · answer #8 · answered by ladysodivine 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have read it through numerous times. I am a believer.
2006-07-27 22:19:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a really a gain for you if you read HIS words, the bible... for reprof, for knowledge, for wisdom, for discipline and to prepare us for the future that will gonna be end.
2006-07-27 22:20:30 · answer #10 · answered by nej24 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"When I was in the institution I read the bible. I didn't understand it, but I read it."
~ Slingblade
2006-07-27 22:19:59 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋