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Discussion: Have you read the bible?
Member Since: 3/30/2011
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Originally posted by PopBoi
Who said that? Not the one you quoted and called a dumbass. He is allowed his own opinion.
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"I don't believe in the bible , I'm an atheist" = "I don't believe in the bible, I'm an atheist"
"Hurp I don't read fiction" = "I don't believe in the bible, I'm an atheist and I don't understand the role the bible plays in modern society, I think the majority of Christians genuinely believe the earth is 4000 years old and the bible is taken literally or not at all"
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Member Since: 10/7/2011
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Nope, considering I'm not Christian.
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Member Since: 6/26/2010
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Originally posted by Rentboy
Uhm no Im not. Im a realist. Many people think its tosh and thats a fact. Sorry but it is. You shouldnt even care what others think about the bible.
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Right? Their faith is so weak that they get all bothered over someones else opinions, if you love your God and the bible that much you shouldn't even debate
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Member Since: 8/20/2011
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no thanks
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Member Since: 5/15/2010
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Originally posted by Cz!
I'll wait for a 3D cinematographic adaptation.
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Adam and Eve 3D?
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Member Since: 12/1/2010
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I read the children's version when I was eight.
I feel like I'd burn if I touched the real thing, yet alone read it
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Member Since: 2/16/2010
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Even if you don't believe in or like the Bible, imo it's important to at least KNOW the stories since they are so commonly referenced in society.
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Member Since: 8/16/2011
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so many ignorant posts in this thread
to answer this question , I did not read it , but i suually listen to the priest read it when i go the bible , so it's the same thing
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Member Since: 5/27/2010
Posts: 37,025
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Originally posted by MusicTalker
Even if you don't believe in or like the Bible, imo it's important to at least KNOW the stories since they are so commonly referenced in society.
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It's more a matter of cultural literacy than anything.
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Member Since: 5/18/2011
Posts: 17,136
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Actually I have. I wouldn't neglect anything I'm completely ignorant of. A lot of the content in the Bible make sense, while the rest of a bit redundant, hypocritical, and judgmental. I'm not Athiest or Agnostic. I'm Deist. Everyone should believe in something or someone, which I do believe there is a God, but I'm not putting a name on him nor am I going to allow a book to dictate me. If you're gay, love it and own it. Be yourself. It's not a SIN to be yourself. You can't help who you are. There are many Christian ideals that I disagree with. I agree with a few, but those few tend to be common sense and morality. I feel like if you're a sinner, you're a sinner (which we all are), and just because there are those who decide to go to church on Sunday to "repent" just to turn around and continue doing the same thing they were doing before those few hrs at the house of God, doesn't make them any better than any other sinner.
Let's get into "church"... The married pastor with 4 kids sleeping with Sister Mary, Head of the Sunday School Board while her husband gets the kick out of watching the young girls in their tight pencil skirts every Sunday. Or wait, what about the infamous church "building fund"?... the one that's supposed to go towards church renovations and maintenance to better the church but is going into the pocket of the Pastor. Hallelujah.
Why should anyone have to pay for the word of God, anyway? Isn't a Pastor called upon by the Lord himself to spread the word? Why is such a divine role even considered a job? I don't get it.
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Member Since: 10/8/2009
Posts: 35,527
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Originally posted by Thisisit
"I don't believe in the bible , I'm an atheist" = "I don't believe in the bible, I'm an atheist"
"Hurp I don't read fiction" = "I don't believe in the bible, I'm an atheist and I don't understand the role the bible plays in modern society, I think the majority of Christians genuinely believe the earth is 4000 years old and the bible is taken literally or not at all"
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Why are you putting words in his mouth? Why are you assuming you know what he's thinking? He doesn't believe the bible, that is all. He posted like, 5 words. He wasn't putting down anyone that does, so why are you acting like he is? Making a mountain out of a molehill, as per usual.
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Member Since: 9/23/2009
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ive read some parts of the Bible.
but it would deff be amazing if i can read the entire Bible.
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Member Since: 10/8/2009
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Originally posted by Deuces.
Calling the bible fiction doesn't make you seem like some sort of nonconformist. It makes you seem stupid actually. You may not agree with it, but don't call it fiction. Do you have proof it is? I don't agree with the bible but I won't insult someone's religion like that.
Also, I find it quite funny people want to call it fiction, when the true fiction is the idea that the artist you stan for actually gives a **** about you.
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If someone believes it not to be true, that is their right. It's just their opinion, they are entitled to that. You can't prove an opinion.
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Member Since: 8/19/2011
Posts: 2,362
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I've only read parts of it, but I'm surprised at how many people on ATRL have read the whole thing.
I'll probably end up reading it, despite that I am an atheist, just because reading makes you smarter.
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Member Since: 5/18/2011
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Originally posted by Christian
I've only read parts of it, but I'm surprised at how many people on ATRL have read the whole thing.
I'll probably end up reading it, despite that I am an atheist, just because reading makes you smarter.
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Is your name really Christian or is that just your username? How ironic
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Member Since: 8/19/2011
Posts: 2,362
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Originally posted by KΔΥ.ΒΣΣ
Is your name really Christian or is that just your username? How ironic
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Very ironic.
And I have a cross next my name as well. I'm such a ****ing heretic.
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Member Since: 5/15/2010
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Yes. not much but I have read it.
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Member Since: 4/26/2010
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Member Since: 6/15/2011
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Originally posted by Deuces.
Calling the bible fiction doesn't make you seem like some sort of nonconformist. It makes you seem stupid actually. You may not agree with it, but don't call it fiction. Do you have proof it is? I don't agree with the bible but I won't insult someone's religion like that.
Also, I find it quite funny people want to call it fiction, when the true fiction is the idea that the artist you stan for actually gives a **** about you.
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I don't think they think it makes them seem nonconformist though - they think they're so cool and know-it-all by the way they say it
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Member Since: 5/8/2011
Posts: 3,738
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Originally posted by Twenty Foreplay
Prove that the entire planet came from nothing.
TELL me that.
SHOW me the proof. The 'science'.
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There's no proof but there is common sense.
The fact that the universe has been scientifically detected to be expanding means that it was smaller many years ago. And no one ever said it came from nothing. The Big Bang was caused by an explosion of a very small space the size of an atom.
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