Fellow non-believers, I know you must be as frustrated as I am at Christians who assume we know nothing about Christianity because we haven't read their holy book. I've read the bible multiple times, and it still hasn't convinced me to convert. How about you guys?
2006-08-27 05:27:25 · 48 answers · asked by Girl Wonder 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am a muslim and I have read the whole Bible(NKJV).
2006-08-29 07:17:35 · answer #1 · answered by whynotaskthemoron 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Did you see Stephen Colbert interviewing Republican Congressman Lynn Westmoreland? He's big on pushing the posting of the Ten Commandments, but had NO IDEA what they actually were when asked.
Priceless television.
I've read at least 80% of the Bible (haven't read some of the Old Testament prophets in any detail), and I've done very careful study of parts of it. I was a Christian once, now agnostic.
2006-08-27 15:00:59 · answer #2 · answered by Zhimbo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have read the bible completely through a number of times and attended a religious private school where of course, one of the subjects was the bible. It's because I do know what's in the bible that I am an Atheist. Also I should add that I have read quite a bit of mythology and there are about six other savior gods who were known before Jesus and their stories are quite similar.
2006-08-27 05:41:44 · answer #3 · answered by Caillech W 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've read a copy of the new testament I was given at a school assembly which was held specifically to give students copies of the new testament. At a public school, by the way. Of course it was optional to take one. I was an agnostic at the time and still was after reading the bible. I've since become an atheist.
2006-08-27 05:41:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would I, if I was an athiest, read the bible. If I believe there is no god why would I read that "fiction". Conversly if you do not believe in Allah, why would you make it a point to read the koran. Unless you wanted to sound compitent in a theological discussion. I usually like to listen to what people have to say about their faiths. It usually seems kind of wacky if you think about it. Everyone seems to think their faith makes sense and everyone else's seemed to spring up from lunacy. Anywhere from the ingesting the "body and blood" of Christ at communion. (Oh my god, gross) to the world being created from the carcass of a giant mystical elephant. (that one kind of gross too) Marduk and Tiamat used to fight eternally a long time ago and people the followers of that belief would chopped your head off you told them how wacky that one was. I wonder are they still fighting if no one believes in them anymore. And what about the Greek and Roman gods. They weren't just here for Xena and Kevin Sorbo. People actually believed that crap too. So no. Why should I read the bible? Why should I read any religious text, honestly I would rather read Harry Potter.
2006-08-27 05:42:11 · answer #5 · answered by gawain37 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a a christian
however i wasn't raised around religion at all, so when i was doing research because i felt i needed some sense of spirituality
i doubted everything read the bible, Buddhist books, Scientology even considered becoming a Jew...lol
however, its all in what you feel comfortable with
i myself like the idea of there being a higher power to believe in or else everything seems so pointless. it has helped me in so many ways i don't believe you should have blind faith though so always do whats right for you
2006-08-27 05:38:05 · answer #6 · answered by crystal_payten 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not an atheist, nor would I consider myself an agnostic. I am more of a recovered Baptist who detests organized religion, but I feel that atheism is too depressing. I too have read the bible cover to cover several times. The more I read it, the more I realize it is most definitely the work of man, for the benefit of man, and very little to do with God.
2006-08-27 06:39:07 · answer #7 · answered by zia269 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of the reason I left being a Catholic as a child. 9 years of being in Catholic School was way too much. Glad I left it when I was 14.
There are so many other religious texts out there which most Christians refuse to read. They should read them too before criticizing other religions the same as Non-Christians should read the Bible before criticizing
2006-08-27 05:41:01 · answer #8 · answered by ancient_wolf_13 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry for coming in late (a few things to take care of ;-).
Yes, I've read it cover-to-cover. Several parts many times over.
My father was an agnostic. He told me he wanted me to know the bible and understand the religion because he felt this was good knowledge in a society so strongly influenced/controlled by Christianity.
I've lost count of how many times his decision has served me well.
Fore-warned is fore-armed.
And GW, my invitation to answer those two questions still stands. I hope you'll answer them.
Peace.
2006-08-27 06:25:27 · answer #9 · answered by bobkgin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've read the Bible and I find it interesting and educational.
I admire the people and why the Old Testament came into being.
For most of my life I had a religion and I believed in God.
However I don't now.
2006-08-27 05:36:20 · answer #10 · answered by daljack -a girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While I was Agnostic, I read the Bible...didn't understand it much though...
A person can read alot of things and not understand them...I'm sure you'll agree with that statement.
However, even in my doubting state, I said a very small and simple prayer - "Lord, if there's anything to this; Show me."...
Guess what:
He did.
Reading the Bible alone isn't going to cut it. You need to ask the Holy Spirit to help you "comprehend" it. Ask God to help your little faith; (unless ofcourse "you have none"; In which case ---- the Bible isn't going to make ANY sense to you whatsoever.)
Faith is the answer to praying. The Holy Spirit is the key to understanding.
I am no longer a fellow 'non-believer', but I do believe my experience is very relevant to your question.
God Bless you.
2006-08-27 05:37:59 · answer #11 · answered by redglory 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋