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In reply to the discussion: Comment on the Bible [View all]cbayer
(146,218 posts)31. I always saw it as a reference book. Since the chapters don't really pertain to
each other in any kind of sequence, a lot of people don't see it as a book to be read cover to cover. More like short stories.
And while many christians may not read their bible, it is read to them every week if they are church goers. The OP (not the person who posted it, btw) is just inflammatory bullshit meant to poke at stick at believers. It is not truth and surely not even close to profound.
I would appreciate it if you would not make this personal. I enjoy talking with you, but not so much when you start making statements that indicate that I am just stupid.
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Having the Bible read to you is entirely different than reading it on your own.
darkstar3
Apr 2012
#32
So, in response to my request that you not make it personal, you make it even more personal.
cbayer
Apr 2012
#33
"But I'd love to hear your apologist thoughts on why Paul isn't those things."
ZombieHorde
Apr 2012
#25
Lol, I didn't get pissed off. Just thought your comment was not appropriate for this forum.
eqfan592
Apr 2012
#40
we should be grateful people do NOT do all the stuff the bible says they MUST do to
msongs
Apr 2012
#4
I'd suggest that they read it "selectively" ... and they count on you and I not
JoePhilly
Apr 2012
#17
They don't have to read the bible, that is for those non-christians.. see they are born-again.
LiberalArkie
Apr 2012
#10