Fox Is Now More Fair and Balanced. Sarah Palin Joins.

[bimmylee]

chenguo4 said:

bimmylee said:

theprof00 said:

Too many people allow the Bible to dictate to them, whereas a large population of both our own, and other religions using the Bible, urge the masses that the Bible is simply a metaphorical text intended to help us lead better lives.

umm... rofl?

Instead of ranting, I will simply say this: Aside from direct prayer, the Bible IS the sole source of guidance in Christianity; it's God's Word. Any self-respecting Christian can tell you that. So there's nothing crazy or wrong or delusional about a Christian holding it in the highest regard, above all else. It's so much more than a mere "metaphorical text intended to help us lead better lives."

From viewpoints other than fundamentalist Christianity it's perfectly valid to think 100% belief in the bible is delusional.

Or I guess I should say, it's logical in the sense it's a part of being a good Christian, especially if you're a baptist or some other sect that follows the bible strictly. It's illogical in the sense that non-Christians simply believe differently. To us, it's just another piece of historical fiction. To us, it's like you believe 100% in, oh let's say, the Harry Potter series. Wouldn't you think someone who strictly believes in Harry Potter is delusional?

 

So you're comparing the most-sold, most-spread, most-translated, most-read, most-cherished, and most-hated book of all time to... Harry Potter?

Interesting.