If all Christians actually read the Bible, I think there would be a huge awakening. It was for me. I have read it twice and can barely stomach the contents, let alone comprehend how anyone can believe and worship such a thing. It is a fantastic story jam packed with all the elements of a top selling novel or movie...power, bloodshed, ego, dominance, love, betrayal, corruption, intolerance and violence. There are no elements of enlightenment, empowerment, harmony or peace. It is mind-blowing.
I have asked several active church going people how often they read the Bible and they all respond, "Oh, every Sunday at church." Ugh. So then I have to re-phrase my already simple question to them. "No, I mean sit down and read page after page, like it is a John Grisham novel." The answer I get is shocking. Most say they read it back in school, years ago. None say they have read it anytime in the last few years. I find this absurd. Christianity is based on the literal word of God, the Bible, and it isn't read by any of it's followers?
Yes, I agree there are many passages and phrases within the Bible are lovely and comforting. I think that is how they are able to pull it off. Plucking out these parts and ignoring the rest is genius. There is a method to the madness for sure.
I have asked a few people I know that are active Christians to sit and read the Bible - please - so we can discuss it. Not a one has done this. The fear is so clear.
“Properly read, the Bible is the most
potent force for atheism ever conceived.”
― Isaac Asimov
― Isaac Asimov