Quote Originally Posted by tha_green_ghost

Personally I'd stick to doing my own research on the topics that interest me,and like Killerweed said there are a number of Lost (or forbidden) Books that didn't make the "cut" ...much debate and controversy have sprung from these books.

Doing your own research and your own thinking is probably the best idea. People should think for themselves, letting institutions and authority figures think for you will lead you nowhere.

While I agree that there is some significance to the books not included in the bible, translation is what really matters. Killerweed said "all translations are basically the same" and that is simply not true. Translating requires creative interpretation, and different translators will have different interpretations of what the original collection of symbols meant. Comparing different translations of "god's word" can afford you some very valuable insights if you have an interest in this subject.