First off, this is not a debate thread. If you wish to debate, there are lots of places to debate on this site. But this thread is for discussion.
We non-theists do not accept the claim by the Christians that the Bible is a document inspired by the living God. But, we cannot deny the huge impact that this collection of writings has had on our civilization. And it is hard to imagine that anything that has been so influential to so many for so long has nothing of value, meaning or beauty.
So, here is our chance. What is it in the Bible that you like or appreciate? What specifically do you find in the Bible that is good?
If the answer is nothing, then simply don't post.
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Post #1Examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good.
First Epistle to the Church of the Thessalonians
The truth will make you free.
Gospel of John
First Epistle to the Church of the Thessalonians
The truth will make you free.
Gospel of John
Post #11
I appreciate the Bible as a work of genius on a number of levels. In the text there is a great cosmic myth which has been expanded and used for prophecy. There is also secret history to those who know what is going on. The politics of the book are also ingenious as it was used as an anti-Greek, anti-Roman, and pro-Roman book. Lastly there is inspiration in the Sermon on the Mount. Ingersol claimed if Christianity would make that their religion, he would be a follower.
