Quote Originally Posted by Stedric
The Bible was not mean to be taken literally. Fundamentalism is a relatively recent movement. The Bible was meant to be a collection of stories which have relevance to modern life, and I think some of them (i.e. the Good Samaritan) do.
Surely you're not suggesting that the entire New Testament should not be taken literally and is just a collection of sotires ?


Ignatius, are you ignoring me ?
Mud Dauber Reviewed by Mud Dauber on . Atheism What non-mutual original doctrines that have contributed to the well being of anything have come directly from atheism, and atheism only. Now remember, this can't include buddhism, because if you know your history buddha was from a royal line. I know damn well his family had religion just like every other culture. So, from a sociological point of view; his ethics were influenced by the ethics of others who were ultimatley influenced by religion at one point or another. Now, I know the Rating: 5