is it true that if you read the bible, you're more inclined to become atheist?
2007-01-03 14:32:35 · 23 answers · asked by Justin A 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Is it true that fish who swim in the ocean lose their fins
2007-01-03 14:35:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have been reading the Bible for the better part of 20 years and I have yet to fall into atheisim. Also C.S. Lewis, an athiest, read the Bible and changed to Christianity. So, in short, False.
2007-01-03 14:39:08 · answer #2 · answered by crimthann69 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The more you read the Bible with your eyes open, the more chance you will become a believer!
2007-01-03 14:37:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure if its "true" persay, but I've noticed (most particularly here on Yahoo Answers) that most atheists have read the bible, and rejected it. I know I did, but I'd pretty much already made my decision before that...
2007-01-03 14:35:31 · answer #4 · answered by mega_byte_me2005 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
if you read it in selfish reasons, yes, it will turn you off.
if you read with open mind and find you've been missing something,
With spiritual eyes, the Bible opens up a whole new realm that atheists hate.
2007-01-03 14:38:56 · answer #5 · answered by n9wff 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It helped me along my way.
But it as just as true that many people embrace Christianity after reading it.
It depends on whether it speaks to what you already feel inside or not.
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2007-01-03 14:43:38 · answer #6 · answered by Chickyn in a Handbasket 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it just depends on how you interpret it. i've read the bible, and though i disagree with many parts of it, i still believe. reading the bible was a great event in my life and is reestablished my faith.
2007-01-03 14:41:07 · answer #7 · answered by happyinblue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on the person.
If one ignores the contradictions as I once did, then no.
If, however, one does not, he may not become an atheist, but he will not accept the Bible as inerrant.
2007-01-03 14:36:35 · answer #8 · answered by Weird Darryl 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you read it with an open mind, then yes.
Its evil ogre of a god in the OT goes around committing genocide and advocating, slavery, destruction, infanticide, rape...
It'll make you think 'how the hell can anyone suggest we use this as a moral guide?'
It also says if you sass your parents - they should stone you to death.
2007-01-03 14:35:53 · answer #9 · answered by TRITHEMIUS 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, not really, except you read the Bible with prejudice and faultfinding spirit.
2007-01-03 14:42:27 · answer #10 · answered by CyberPastor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not in my case. I read the Bible and became a Pagan.
2007-01-03 14:35:47 · answer #11 · answered by Huddy 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋