If you turn to the bible for insight, have you ever tried...3 little pigs, Goldilocks or Humpty Dumpty?...?

Question

Oh c'mon.....I never challenged Christianity with as much carelessness since i started reading it thouroughly.

And trust me, it s nonsense, especially the way people interpret it.
If you read zen, eastern or chinese philos. or hinduism, you'll understand what the bible is about.
There are so many christians cause its their only link to the divine. Their life only consists of consumerism and "mickey-mouse culture"...

Answer 1

You tell 'em Carlin!

Answer 2

These works are not comparable. There is some moral teaching contained in each of these, however:
1. Three Little Pigs: the value of wisdom, industry and compassion for your fellow man. It also illustrates the foolishness of talking to a wolf (you perhaps?)
2. Goldilocks: the consequences of stealing and trespassing.
3. Humpty Dumpty: the consequences of foolishness. Incidentally, although all the kings horses and all the kings men could not restore the broken fool, God can and does do this.

Answer 3

We turn to the Bible for truth, especially when we (humanity as a whole), are unsure. Unsure about God's existence, unsure about creation.

Note what Nobel prize winning nuclear physicist W. F. Libby, one of the pioneers in radiocarbon dating, stated in Science: “The research in the development of the dating technique consisted of two stages—dating of samples from the historical and the prehistorical epochs, respectively. Arnold [a co-worker] and I had our FIRST shock when our advisers informed us that history extended back only for 5000 years. . . . You read statements to the effect that such and such a society or archeological site is 20,000 years old. We learned rather abruptly that these numbers, these ancient ages, are not known accurately.

This man pioneered carbon dating. The Bible mentions dates and places, people and times. Do you still agree with Mr. Libby, now that he changed his tune?

Answer 4

Any story that describes the human condition may yield valuable insight. There are real lessons in the bible even if you disagree about it's origins. there are also real lessons in the story of Goldilocks and three little pigs. It is all about allowing yourself to be receptive.

Answer 5

I think 'The Tortoise and the Hare' is insightful. Stay steady and keepo your mind on the task.
'Cinderella' made me believe that if you were pretty and 'nice' then you'd be rewarded by marrying the Prince.
3 Little Pigs-The moral would be to work, not play.
Goldilocks-The moral would be not to be finicky-? (Actually, I haven't heard that in sooo long, I forgot the ending).
Humpty Dumpty-When your time comes, it doesn't matter who you know.
:-)
There are morals in every tale, just don't take any literally.

Answer 6

Yes, actually. It's called mythology and Joseph Campbell studied it all his life. There are also people who specialize in nursery rhymes - which, let's face it - are the first exposure those little visitors (children) have to our culture and society. I think it's really important that we understand what we are telling them.

Answer 7

Very good question! As I interpret it, you are asking how does one know the real truth. There has to be more than what you read or hear.

Answer 8

Have YOU ever tried turning to the Bible for insight? Might make you think differently!

Answer 9

You shoudl challenge Christianity in a more intelligent manner if you are going to at all. Now you just sound like an idiot. Your credibility is gone, and no one will take you seriously.

Answer 10

Someone who spends a lot of time trying to tear down anothers faith must be missing something. I pray you find it.

Answer 11

Obviously...you have read your "kiddie stories",...now, when you become a "big boy", perhaps you could read the Bible....then, you will be able to have some "INSIGHT" of your very own. Now....shooo...go play.