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In reply to the discussion: Why I find Christianity so hard to stomach. [View all]edhopper
(33,567 posts)27. "The bible throughout history was never read literally by the church."
That'll be news to Gallileo and Tyco Brahe.
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As a christian I have to tell you most christians do not know their faith well.
hrmjustin
May 2012
#2
you are on targert about what is currently happening in progressive religion.
Thats my opinion
May 2012
#43
Maybe it was at times. I will say this, I was raised Catholic, and Catholic schools
Sarah Ibarruri
May 2012
#56
That's true. The Bible was not read like a fairy tale until the evangelicals took control of
Sarah Ibarruri
May 2012
#55
That's true. Not just that, but also the evangelicals employ heavy Cafeteria Bible...
Sarah Ibarruri
May 2012
#68
But without badly misinterpreting it, they wouldn't be able to claim Jesus as the messiah.
laconicsax
May 2012
#14
Do you think the only value of religion would be getting god to do what you want?
cbayer
May 2012
#36
Great way to interpret the core yuk that is dupe city all the way. The faithful believe in the dupe
earcandle
May 2012
#3
Yup. I understand that. I don't get why Christianity claims God is good.
Sarah Ibarruri
May 2012
#59
Cultured, not feeling particularly well, dreamer, TEMPER, quick thinker, deep thinker,
aquart
May 2012
#32
Well, only on Christianity because it is the right wing's best pal, and the #1 reason
Sarah Ibarruri
May 2012
#50