2006-10-15 04:35:22 · 26 answers · asked by Mr. Christian 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Not only the Atheist I have about 40 versions of the bible at home... I enjoy reading it :) :LOL
And that is why I became Muslim... Only one Quran!
2006-10-15 04:39:57 · answer #1 · answered by . 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I'm an agnostic and I own ten bibles the oldest going back to the late 1700's. Most people write family births, deaths and marriages in older bibles and as the family genealogist they came to me. I do not use them for any other reason.
Also, I was raised a christian and many, but not all, atheists and agnostics have exposure to the christian religion therefore it is not strange at all that so many would own a bible.
2006-10-15 11:53:22 · answer #2 · answered by genaddt 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm an agnostic and I own like three bibles,one was my grandmothers,one was my grandfathers,and one was a family bible of unknown origin that holds information from 100 years before you were born. Should I throw them away because I personally don't believe in God? Of course my Grandparents never attacked me for not believing in God,nor did they pressure me. Which is more than I can say for most Christians, I was damn near denied an education because teachers at my school would not have anything to do with me because I didn't take part in morning prayer,and that was in a public school,but they got away with it due to location. So I'll save their bibles because they were actually decent people. I'll gladly burn yours if you want just send it general delivery to san antonio under my screen name and let me know when the post office expects it to arrive,next question.
2006-10-15 11:58:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's an awesome read. I can't speak for all atheists, but I am fascinated by Christianity, especially Catholicism and it's symbology and stories. Also, the bible has some pretty good advice on some things. The Ten Commandments are brilliant, and everything that comes from Jesus' mouth is gorgeous. The Beatitudes are my favorites. And for sheer terror, Exodus and the Book of Revelation are great.
2006-10-15 11:50:31 · answer #4 · answered by inquiringmind 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's so that we know our material inside and out when we enter into a discussion/debate with a Christian. There's a quote from Shakespeare that comes to mind, "The devil can quote scripture for his purpose." Not that I'm saying that I and other non-Christians are the devil. Well, I guess in a way, to Christians, we are. Satan merely means "adversary".
Many atheists and non-Christians (I make the distinction because I am not an atheist, nor am I a Christian) know the bible inside and out and keep it on hand for reference. The majority of people in the west are Christian and to not know about the bible is to be culturally illiterate.
2006-10-15 11:44:39 · answer #5 · answered by Avie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't own a bible and have no wish to do so. If i want to read anything connected with religion i download it on the internet. I'm just interested in learning about all religions out of curiosity. Nothing wrong with learning about things.
2006-10-15 11:43:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
The Bible is a grand piece of literature, and contains a lot of wisdom. You don't have to believe it is "the Word of God" to gain something from reading it.
2006-10-15 11:37:56 · answer #7 · answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm a Christian, but just because someone owns a Bible, it doesn't mean they are a believer. Maybe someday they might open it and the simplest verse may change their whole life.
2006-10-15 11:39:16 · answer #8 · answered by SoCal 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I own one because I wanted to know what the Bible said. It would be pretty ignorant of me to claim that I don't believe in God without knowing who he is supposed to be. It would be great if theists would also read "our" books, such as The End of Faith, by Sam Harris or The Demon-Haunted World, by Carl Sagan.
2006-10-15 11:40:31 · answer #9 · answered by Kathryn™ 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If you are asking this as a christian, then I am completely surprised that you know so little about the significance of what you hold so dear.
Even if one believes that there is no God, they can still sincerely acknowledge the historic and literary importance of both the Hebrew and Christian Testaments.
2006-10-15 11:42:34 · answer #10 · answered by davidscottwoodruff 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Because being an atheist usually means that it was a choice that one came to by educating one's self. Most atheists are knowledgeable and aware of other beliefs that may not be their own.
2006-10-15 11:37:19 · answer #11 · answered by Ana 5 · 9⤊ 0⤋