I believe most of the people in the world "for not saying all" has heard something from the bible. It is a book that hasn't lost it's power to reach people over centuries. All the books that has been written about other religions or beliefs like the atheist hasn't had the power to get in to a court room, to make people swear by it. No other book has had the authority to form part of the base of a country, that has the phrase on their money "In God we trust" I belive the bible has a power that no one in this world coul ever defeat. It is the word by which I stand.
2007-11-20 04:35:08 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
it is not the best seller in the usa
2007-11-20 04:38:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Best seller? Ok, it is odd that the New York Times lists it as a best seller but the bible can't even get into the top 100 on Amazon. That is probably because Amazon is basing their rating on actual sales. There are more books critical of the bible in the Amazon top 100.
You are talking about religious people forcing people to follow their religion and trying to make that proof that religion is right. That is messed up thinking. By your reasoning, the inquisition was a perfectly good thing.
2007-11-20 04:46:09 · answer #2 · answered by A.Mercer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's *not.*
That's a bogus statistic that combines ALL editions, translations, and bulk buyers like the Gideons to produce an inflated total.
It's like combining all versions of the dictionary to claim best seller status for a particular dictionary.
Harry Potter probably sells more *actual* copies, and people READ those . . . unlike most Buybulls sold. And, FYI, people don't swear on Buybulls in court, and the "In God We Trust" is a *very* late addition to our money.
Get a life.
2007-11-20 04:43:50 · answer #3 · answered by Boar's Heart 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Bible is the best seller because, simply, it's the Truth. The atheist can deny it, other "religions" can mock it, but none of that matters. The Truth is the Truth. The fact that more Americans don't buy it is sad. It just shows how twisted and backwards this country has become. This country was built on Christianity, it's laws were based on Christianity. I think, if you can't deal with that, go live somewhere else. There are places where it is against the law to be Christian.
PS. There are more Christians in China ( where it is against the law ) than there is in America.
2007-11-20 06:32:18 · answer #4 · answered by Splinter 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Have you ever read the bible? You do realize the Jews wandered the desert murdering everyone they came across for forty years. Also Christianity takes bits and pieces from other religions an incorporates it into itself that is why we have Christmas trees and Easter eggs.
2007-11-20 04:39:19 · answer #5 · answered by That's Why 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One word: Marketing.
Odd, you almost make it sound like you base your beliefs on what is most profitable.
Also, by your criterion for what make the Bible so great, Eagles: Their Greatest Hits, 1971–1975 is the best music of all time for everybody, followed closely by Michael Jackson's Thriller.
2007-11-20 04:37:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
the bible is the greatest work of fiction ever written. it only got its power by the people that where manipulated behind it that forced other cultures to change there religion or die. at least back then. today however, only words of fear are now used to try and turn people
2007-11-20 04:39:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Amen. But some answers will be funny because suddenly the ones that don't believe will say that everyone else is stupid and brainwashed. Yet the Bible stays on the best seller list. Go figure.
2007-11-20 04:39:08 · answer #8 · answered by Rick 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Pearl,
Yes the Bible is still the best seller in the countries that use the Christian religion and where they are printed in their language.The Bible is still authoritive and it still gives the best answer to our 3 questions.Where did we come from?Why are we here?where are we going? Good for you.I have studied the Bible for 60 years and I can read it in 3 languages.Those that revile the Bible know very little about it and do not want to believe in God.
2007-11-20 04:43:15 · answer #9 · answered by Don Verto 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
It's because it is the ONLY written inspired word of God - no other so-called 'holy book' is! It is God's written word by which our country's laws were founded upon. The bible is also the ONLY word by which I stand - I agree with you on that totally - may God bless.
2007-11-20 04:39:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
the bible doesn't sell at all well in saudi arabia. why do you suppose that is.
and people may buy the bible - but hardly anybody reads it. (look at the quality of answers on here).
2007-11-20 04:39:03 · answer #11 · answered by synopsis 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋