2007-11-13 10:40:31 · 16 answers · asked by temerson 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Lex fox, you are so smart.
2007-11-13 10:54:57 · update #1
Because it's an interesting book with beautiful stories, that's why. I believe that the stories in the bible are parables and aren't meant to be taken literally.
2007-11-13 10:45:15 · answer #1 · answered by getalifeFATTY 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I read it as a Christian. Then again as I was questioning Christianity. I will likely read it again as an atheist eventually...I find that it provides insight into what people believe, why they believe it, and how people believed/lived/etc in the past.
I've also read the Qur'an, the Book of Mormon, and the Satanic Bible. Again, they're interesting, and they provide insight into how others believe.
I also find religion fascinating, so I read a LOT about religion anyway.
2007-11-13 18:46:36 · answer #2 · answered by War Games AM 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I've read the Lord of the Rings probably 6-7 times. That doesn't mean I believe it's true.
The bible is an interesting mythology who's stories pervade our culture. It is important to know the bible, Shakespeare and many other pieces of literature.
I've read the bible as an atheist a few times...it's good stuff to know, if not believe.
2007-11-13 18:48:09 · answer #3 · answered by QED 5 · 7⤊ 0⤋
To atheists, the bible is nothing more than a book. Atheists are often educated far better than the gullible believers and thus are able to read fiction books and not take them literally.
2007-11-13 18:46:50 · answer #4 · answered by Judo Chop 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Because it's an influential piece of literature.
Because many people like to know what others believe.
Because some parts are a good read.
2007-11-13 18:45:03 · answer #5 · answered by Eiliat 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Maybe because they were a Christian at one point.
Maybe because at one point in time they were still searching and viewed Christianity as a viable option.
Maybe simply because they wanted to.
2007-11-13 18:46:45 · answer #6 · answered by ◦Delylah◦ 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
For the juicy parts - sex, and violence.
Some of it is pretty psychedelic, but I don't recommend reading Revelations while tripping...
2007-11-13 18:46:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To learn about the Christian religion perhaps.
2007-11-13 18:50:09 · answer #8 · answered by khard 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We enjoy reading and studying literature.
2007-11-13 18:49:53 · answer #9 · answered by Shawn B 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I used to be catholic and christian, therefore I read the bible :)
2007-11-13 18:51:49 · answer #10 · answered by Sandy ♥ - semi retired :) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋