I read it just to find BLATANT contradictions in it and throw it back at the Christian's faces (if you want some, just google "bible contradiction". There's PLENTY for everyone to share.)
For a Book of God, it seems to lack logic in certain places.
2007-02-01 07:38:39 · 25 answers · asked by Salt Flakes 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Preys Jesus: for a Christian, you sound very hateful :/
2007-02-01 07:43:44 · update #1
To make an informed decision. Contrary to popular belief, most atheists aren't atheists to be rebellious against religion. Most atheists came to be atheists through research and critical thinking. Part of that research has to be the texts of the religions themselves or an informed decision couldn't be made.
2007-02-01 07:50:36 · answer #1 · answered by Chris J 6 · 6⤊ 1⤋
It sounds like you have some anger issues. Why on earth would you only read the bible to try to hurt people? Why not move on with your own life?
I read the bible because I was once a Christian. I read it to learn more about my faith. It so happened that I lost faith when I read the bible, and at the time I was also reading about science. Science just made more sense to me.
I study about the bible now because I like learning about something that is a huge part of human history.
2007-02-01 15:55:16 · answer #2 · answered by ÜFÖ 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have tried to debate the Bible with theologists, and they have so many explanations that it becomes pointless. I read it only when I am debating. Usually, when I ask a Christian what a certain passage is they will explain what a word is translated to, and that I am reading it out of context. It is almost pointless because we will end up in a never ending debate. I just stick with Science vs Stories in the Bible, and they have a hard time defending it.
2007-02-01 15:44:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
I read the bible today because the new Harry Potter book won't be out until July.
Actually, the bible is kind of in between the sickest Steven King novel, and The Wizard of OZ.
Still all above are fantasies.
2007-02-01 15:46:57 · answer #4 · answered by Devil in Details 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Some differences can be explained by the evolutiion of morality. Society wasn't ready for the love and forgive thing so much in the Old Testament, so God decided to stop the 'you stole my sheep so I'll lop your head off' first. In the New Testament, they were ready for the new morality.
I am agnostic. I read the Bible for entertainment - I think the Soddam and Gamorrah story is amusing (read it again!).
2007-02-01 15:44:56 · answer #5 · answered by phangedphluff 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Entertainment
2007-02-01 15:44:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I'm not an atheist (not a Christian either) but I read it because it's always a good idea to know the enemy.
Not saying all Christians are "the enemy" but fundies are and they are ALWAYS throwing out scripture.
A good defense is always the best offense.
2007-02-01 15:43:50 · answer #7 · answered by Voodoid 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
I read it many times over while I was a christian. Now I only refer to it when making a point.
2007-02-01 15:45:53 · answer #8 · answered by glitterkittyy 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Actually, I've found that Christians are completely impervious to logic. The Bible can mean anything they want it to, which is why there are so many factions of Christianity out there.
2007-02-01 15:43:06 · answer #9 · answered by crabskulls 2 · 6⤊ 1⤋
I'm not sure why you would bother when you don't believe in it to begin with. Pointing out inconsistencies and weak storytelling to devout Christians is like talking to a brick wall. Seems pointless to me.
2007-02-01 15:49:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋