2006-10-23 03:13:02 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I've read some of the bible. It contains suicide, incest, bestiality, sadomasochism, sexual activity in a violent context, murder, morbid violence, use of drugs and alcohol, homosexuality, voyeurism, revenge, undermining of authority figures, lawlessness and human rights violations and atrocities.
I'm not a Christian, but it freaks me out that people use this book, and read it to children, for "inspiration"
2006-10-23 03:21:34 · answer #1 · answered by DoctorScurvy 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
All mythology (including parts of the Christian Bible) teaches lessons about the Truth. I don't believe that fairy tales are necessarily factual history either, but they still teach valuable lessons.
The objective is to know the Truth...and it can be gleaned from many sources. Approaching closer to the Truth does not "freak" me out...quite the contrary.
2006-10-23 10:23:51 · answer #2 · answered by 4999_Basque 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I don't think most of them have, although there are some out there that think that you can be saved if you're Islamic.
Most American Christians only encounter books on mythology in high school literature classes.
2006-10-23 10:16:37 · answer #3 · answered by Steve C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The last time I read a mythology book was when i was in highschool and had to take a mythology class. Guess what. Its wasn't the bible either.
The bible is facts of the past, present, and the things to come. Praise the Lord!!
2006-10-23 10:22:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
what book of mythology are you referring to?
perhaps you mean the bible? Who told you it was a book of myth? They were perhaps misinformed as well. The Bible is God's guidebook to man. It has 66 books (39 Old Testament -- "part one" books and 27 New Testament -- "part two" books) which are a roadmap of sorts, for life. The Bible is about faith, obedience and God providing for His people. His people include not only the Israelites, the Jewish people, but also those who believe, put their trust in Jesus and obey Him. This is probably best described in the New Testament book that Paul wrote to the church in Galatia:
"...man is not justified by works of the Law but through faith in Jesus..." (Galatians 2:16)
It was this way in both Old Testament times and even today -- that we are justified and forgiven by faith.The New Testament then describes how God sent His Son Jesus to fulfill the covenants that God made with the Patriarchs (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph) and the Old Testament prophesies concerning Jesus. Thes are a few of those prophesies:
- that Jesus would be born from a virgin (Isaiah 7:14).
This was fulfilled in Matthew 1:18-25 and Luke 1:26-35.
The Gospels, the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John describe Jesus life here on earth including his death, burial and ressurection.
Finally, the book of Revelation tells us about what is to come. This is good news to those who believe.
2006-10-23 10:28:54 · answer #5 · answered by K 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Most of us aren't freaked out, and no Christian views the Bible as mythology.
2006-10-23 10:15:52 · answer #6 · answered by Iamnotarobot (former believer) 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I do not know what you mean by freaked out. I am Christian and I do not feel freaked out at all. The bible makes me feel safe and loved.
2006-10-23 10:20:33 · answer #7 · answered by mortgagegirl101 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, but I have read a book on demonology and that will freak ya out, seeing how satan works.
2006-10-23 10:16:42 · answer #8 · answered by iwant_u2_wantme2000 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Lord Jesus Christ won't allow me to meditate on false doctrines. If I attempt it, go through a difficult time in inner emotions. I wont watch scary movies or porno or listen to a lot of foul language either.
It is written to meditate on the true & lovely... and the God of peace will keep my heart & mind in Christ Jesus.
2006-10-23 10:20:33 · answer #9 · answered by t a m i l 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, I read the Koran and I am freaked!
2006-10-23 10:16:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋