Regarding this question,
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AsDiNnjNJ7dxz3R5wknQkh3sy6IX?qid=20070210084814AASeEjf
The question asks if the Bible is the cause of hate, bigotry, etc.
I scrolled down and read Mainworry's answer. I find myself in agreement, and believe that people who do evil are to blame, that people who hate are to blame, etc.,
but feel the book - the Bible, is used to fuel that fire. People maybe fan the flames.
But there are other books that are used in the same way. Qur'an comes to mind, the Qur'an is (mis)used to get people to go on suicide missions.
The issue in my view isn't the book but the use of the book, and blame would go to those who fan the flames and add fuel to the fire.
Just my view.
Thanks
2007-02-10 04:06:56 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I can't see that about the Bible.
People make decisions based on what they understand and want to do.
See - Evaluate - Interpret - Respond - Result
Many skip a few steps but society today does not want the responsibility of one's actions.
The word accountable is thrown out as the politically correct verb, however responsibility is pushed aside.
Analogies abound.
A gun doesn't kill people do.
The bullet didn't get there on it's own will.
The Bible is a historical book.
Interpretation is skewed based on interpretations.(Which are many). A vast majority are not theologists and answer based on emotions.
The book itself cannot fuel a fire. People start and finish it on each individual response.
I believe it is in all how it is used, just like any other book, video game, or assembly instructions for that matter.
There will always be hate and bigotry. They just need an out for the accountability and responsibility.
2007-02-10 04:23:41 · answer #1 · answered by dyke_in_heat 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The fact that people with very different views can find agreement on at least several issues is a good thing. It shows that despite massive philosophical(?) differences, intelligent people can sometimes find common ground without the immature polarization that is so prevalant in American thought today. Hoorah! There is some middle ground!
2007-02-10 04:27:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your agreement doesn't signal the end of the world. It's just a sign that logic can meet between different views of faith.
A book is a tool. It can be used to teach or to kill. It depends on the user/reader/interpreter.
Any misguided person can use a religious text to further their own means. It's just a sad fact of the human condition.
2007-02-10 04:23:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't really matter. If mainworry, the pope, or some random woman are jim_darwin, at least the alter ego is cool, and thinks.
2016-05-25 01:24:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I disagree. The bible is very clear on who to hate and who are an 'abomination'. I have not read the Qua'ran, so I did not mention it.
The bible is used as justification for hate everyday. The bible portrays God as a jealous and murderous entity. Neither of which is an accurate portrayal of God, in my opinion.
2007-02-10 04:18:21 · answer #5 · answered by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I still haven't ever agreed with Chef Bob, I'll get back to you when that happens: :O
2007-02-10 04:20:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I didn't read the other question, but I agree with you completely.
2007-02-10 04:38:09 · answer #7 · answered by milomax 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yep you're right all the way 100%
2007-02-10 04:11:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 5⤋