Do you read the Bible?

DDMAN26 · Post by **DDMAN26** » Sun Jul 25, 2004 10:12 am

I'm just wondering if anyone reads the Bible? What are your reasons? Religious? Something to read? Or don't you. Don't worry I won't give anyone any crap if they do or don't, just thought I'd post something here with a little substance.

Uncle Remus · Post by **Uncle Remus** » Sun Jul 25, 2004 10:25 am

I read the Bible. I think some of the books in the Bible are good. Though the Bible can be confusing when you study about how the Earth was created. The whole story about creating everything on Earth in 7 days is a little confusing at some points.

Disneykid · Post by **Disneykid** » Sun Jul 25, 2004 10:40 am

Here's hoping this won't turn into a flame thread...

Yes, I read the Bible on a daily basis since I'm a Christian. I read it to grow more because you can find lessons and messages from God in every chapter and book of the Bible. I'm 3/4 done it (hopefully I'll be done with it by the end of the year) and then it starts all over again once done. I basically consider the Bible to be one massive love letter from God to us, and if someone writes you a love letter, chances are they want you to read it.

MickeyMousePal · Post by **MickeyMousePal** » Sun Jul 25, 2004 11:05 am

Yes, I read the bible like every else who believe in it.
I'm a Catholic and I believe in the bible and the stories very much.
I hope this thread make the non-believers to believers again.
Cool thread!!!!

AwallaceUNC · Post by **AwallaceUNC** » Sun Jul 25, 2004 11:18 am

Yes, I read the Bible. I'm a Christian and believe very much in its absolute, literal truth. In addition to that, it's a fascinating book with lots of intricate details and cross-references that make for fun studying. It also contains beautifully written prose, lots of wisdom, and some riveting narratives. I've read the whole Bible, most of it in order, but it never really ends. It's a lifelong study and reading that helps Christians to grow more spiritually mature and to arm themselves against the tactics of Satan.

My favorite books would have to be Genesis, Exodus, Proverbs, Daniel, Matthew, Ephesians, and Revelation.

-Aaron

Disney Guru · Post by **Disney Guru** » Sun Jul 25, 2004 11:20 am

Yes I read the Bible and the Book Of Mormon. I am a member of the Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints. I read the Bible And the Bookf Of Mormon because they uplift my soul.

Escapay · Post by **Escapay** » Sun Jul 25, 2004 11:34 am

Yes, I read the Bible.

Escapay

Jens · Post by **Jens** » Sun Jul 25, 2004 11:35 am

I don't read the bible, as I don't believe in anything like Jesus and God and heaven, ... I don't have a religion and I'm very proud of it. I do respect Catholics and whatever religion anyone has, but I find it annoying if someone tries to "convert" me to a believer... You can't just do that, it's wrong. But hey, respect to all believers! I know you need it.

DDMAN26 · Post by **DDMAN26** » Sun Jul 25, 2004 11:59 am

Don't worry I won't try to convert you.

Escapay · Post by **Escapay** » Sun Jul 25, 2004 12:08 pm

I won't try and convert you either, Jens.

But your post made me remember this rather funny joke:

What do you have when you combine an Insomniac, Athiest, and Dyslexic?

Someone who stays up all night wondering if there is a dog.

Escapay

Uncle Remus · Post by **Uncle Remus** » Sun Jul 25, 2004 1:30 pm

MickeyMousePal wrote:Yes, I read the bible like every else who believe in it.
I'm a Catholic and I believe in the bible and the stories very much.
I hope this thread make the non-believers to believers again.
Cool thread!!!!

Well I'm glad that I'm not the only Catholic here at UD. It's also good to see other people here who are Christians as well

Jens: I'm not going to try to convert you like the others since I have a friend who is like you. He doesn't have a religion either and he is perfectly fine with that. I thought he was an interesting person becuase most people, I know who are Catholics as well (at the private school that I go to), would try to ignore him because he didn't believe in God or Jesus or the Bible. He also told me once that a person told him that since he didn't have a religion or believe in God, God was going to kill him and his family. I was so mad from what I heard that I wanted to find that person who said that and beat him up really good so he remembers not to hate someone because of their beliefs.

Jens · Post by **Jens** » Sun Jul 25, 2004 2:50 pm

I'm not saying the "others" are all trying to convert me Uncle Remus, I just hate it when someone tries to force his/her religion on a "non-believer"... I just wondered why MMP said "I hope this thread make the non-believers to believers again. ".

AwallaceUNC · Post by **AwallaceUNC** » Sun Jul 25, 2004 3:37 pm

I don't think he meant to say he was going to force anything. As Christians, we of course hope for others to convert. Look at it this way, we believe it's the truth and the path to salvation, right? It would be pretty twisted for us not to desire that for others as well. But recognizing that forced belief is not only impossible, but pointless, is key, as is respect.

-Aaron

Loomis · Post by **Loomis** » Sun Jul 25, 2004 5:20 pm

Only if I need a good sedative or a a chuckle.

Contrary to popular opinion, I have read large chunks of it. Or at least of one or two versions.

That is my problem with "The Bible" - every version is subtly different (and sometimes very different), and the translation has lost almost all meaning over the last few thousand years, so it bears very little resemblance to whatever it was the original scribes meant. Yet people who are devout followers insist it is the ONLY thing you need to use.

Oh course, that also ignores the Quran, the Book of Mormon or any other sacred text.

So who is right? Probably none of you.

Best version right here:
http://www.skepticsannotatedbible.com/

Contradictions? Nah...

AwallaceUNC · Post by **AwallaceUNC** » Sun Jul 25, 2004 5:42 pm

Which is exactly why I decided to learn Hebrew. I've found that discrepancies from the oldest existing manuscripts (and we're talking pretty friggin' old) are far and few between, and minor. As far as English translations go, though, it's just important to remember to read translations, and not transliterations. Not that you're gonna find huge differences in most transliterations, but for purposes of studying, it's important to remember that they are someone else's paraphrasing.

-Aaron

Uncle Remus · Post by **Uncle Remus** » Sun Jul 25, 2004 6:31 pm

Jens wrote:I'm not saying the "others" are all trying to convert me Uncle Remus, I just hate it when someone tries to force his/her religion on a "non-believer"... I just wondered why MMP said "I hope this thread make the non-believers to believers again. ".

I know. What I was trying to say was "like what DDMAN26 and Escapy said, i'm too will not try to convert Jens." sometimes i can become very confusing to some of the members here (not like it is a bad thing or anything

)

pinkrenata · Post by **pinkrenata** » Sun Jul 25, 2004 6:42 pm

Personally, I find the Bible to be an interesting read for both folklore and mythology, in addition to truths.

deathie mouse · Post by **deathie mouse** » Sun Jul 25, 2004 6:46 pm

Yes I read the Bible
I also watch some Bible DVD's too

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Paka · Post by **Paka** » Sun Jul 25, 2004 7:28 pm

Meh, I've read El Libro Bueno when I was younger. Then I went to a private Christian school and grew a great distaste for it. Hehe... any of you seen the film Saved!? It was very much like that, funnily enough.

So I'm not religious. I'm too skeptic for my own good, really.

GOGOinVegas · Post by **GOGOinVegas** » Sun Jul 25, 2004 7:31 pm

yep ,Ive read it a few times. I was forced to. starting with the childrens version in grade school and then the King James one later.
A very good work of fiction if you ask me. I would also like to read some of the other sacred books of the much older religions.
Even if I dont believe in all the worlds various versions of god , it remains fascinating.

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