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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The bible is true because for some reason the world seems hellbent on attacking it from all angles. Jesus said " this is the condemnation, light has come into the world but men turn from the light preferring the darkness of their evil deeds."  The bible is a message of love and Jesus commands meekness.  But the world hates it . Christianity is the only religion allowed to be publicly criticized and mocked .  That tells me one thing...... It's the true religion. The world and God are at odds the world will promote false religion and humanism and attack the truth.  Those who search will find it. Jesus said the road to salvation is narrow the path to destruction is wide and many will take it.[/quote]

I take issue with the Bible and Christianity because while there is much good in it, there is also, historically, much evil caused in the name of God and Jesus.  Religious wars, the degradation of women, the justification of slavery, the amassing of ridiculous wealth by the priesthood, right up to the Vatican, the condemnation of life saving and quality of life enhancing birth control for the impoverished.... I could go on and on.

I believe the Catholic Church specifically is getting better, and I LOVE the new Pope.  But the resentment of the Church and the Bible it uses to justify its supremacy is based in real world action and consequences, not some war with God.

While the New Testament is indeed a message of love, unfortunately it is still a part of the whole Bible and the Old Testament is a very confusing and contradictory mish mash of very ugly and nonsensical behaviors.

I'd respect religion more if it was New Testament only and purely based on Jesus's message - care for the sick and the poor, do not amass wealth - but unfortunately too many supposed "Christians" do not behave according to Christ's message.  [/quote]

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