As a child I was taught that the bible was the perfect word of God. This became my starting position for evaluating all other information. I compared everything against my holy book. If anything contradicted my “Perfect Book”, then I rejected the information or found loop holes to explain away the inconsistencies. I realize now this evaluation technique is quite flawed. It stopped me from seeing things with an open mind. I wonder how ridiculous a book could be before people would realize that the book is not perfect and not a good source of judgment.
If the Bible stated “All men are held to the earth by God’s hand” Then the theory of gravity would be disputed just a strongly as the theory of evolution is today. Christians would be trying to get the “Intelligent Hand Theory” taught in the classroom alongside the theory of gravity?
If the Koran said “All sicknesses are demons, exorcism is the only true cure.” Would Muslims go to the doctor? We might have two sets of medical schools and two sets of doctors. One based on faith and exorcisms, one based on science and technology. Even in the face of statistical evidence showing that a larger percentage of the patients in the faith based hospital were dying, would they keep their faith in their book?
If the book of Mormons said “The moon is made of wood.” How would Mormons cope with all the moon rocks brought back from the Apollo missions? They would have to claim the rocks were put there by Satan to fool humans or some other rationalization. How many of them would continue in their beliefs with this overwhelming evidence?
These seem like silly statements and that no book with these statements could be taken seriously. But these three books have statements that are just as ludicrous.
The bible states that the human body was formed because a magic being breathed on some dirt and that millions of species of animals all fit on a boat for over 100 days. It has stories about talking donkeys and men being swallowed by whales. Yet most Christians do not question these stories.
The Koran states that if you get dirty by touching a woman, and can’t find any clean water around at prayer time, you can clean up by rubbing your face and hands in some dirt. Muslims have come up with ways to rationalize this and many other ridiculous statements in their book.
The book of Mormon’s has a story about flying serpents of fire. Why are these stories not obvious fiction to the believers? Just how unbelievable can a story be before a person stops and says “Wait, that doesn’t make any sense?” It seems that just about any story could pass as acceptable no matter how outrageous when it is called a religious book. These faith driven beliefs seem to override any form of questioning or rational thinking.
People believe these stories for different reasons. Some are taught to believe with childhood indoctrination. When we are young we are pre-programmed to believe what our parents tell us. Another method is when a person feels helpless or depressed. Religions can bring comfort to some, but belief in the ridiculous stories comes as a side effect in joining these groups. I believe we can have support groups that are just as comforting without superstitious beliefs.
If you believe in a holy book, try to put your book in perspective with any other story you hear. Most of the stories in these books are just as fictional as jack and the beanstalk. Instead of reading your book from the mindset that the book must be perfect, try reading it with a questioning mind. Try asking questions like, does this make sense, could this really happen, and keep in mind the identity of the authors. Don’t simply think the book must be from God. It came from a man that is just as flawed as you and I and lived long ago in a time when knowledge was just a fraction of what it is today. You may be surprised at what you find. Your mind just might open to the reality of “It is just a book.”
A special thank you to my friend Dr. Scott for this video’s inspiration
Action are more important that beliefs.
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December 12th, 2009 at 2:29 am
and lewis black? lol
and lewis black? lol
December 12th, 2009 at 2:29 am
had to 5 star this …
had to 5 star this vid cuz of creationists vote bots
December 12th, 2009 at 2:29 am
Sue the earliest …
Sue the earliest known NT manuscripts, ie the Sinatiacus & the Vaticanus, do not give Jesus divinity, mention the resurrection or speak of a holy trinity so I am not sure what your point is. Even if the various bible versions did not contradict, there is no contemporaneous historian who wrote of Jesus’ life or resurrection. It is nothing but lies or ignorant regurgitation of lies that Jesus has historical data which supports his existence.
December 12th, 2009 at 2:29 am
to study is boojwah …
to study is boojwah. It has no substance & merely tries to elevate the ignorant & ironically hypocritical one making the claim.
As for your threats of doing an icantation for FA, why not actually make a cogent rebuttal which may lead him in the right direction instead of relying on your witchcraft to guide him? If you were truly concerned this is what you would do, not wish the problem away.
Doubt & faith do go hand in hand, good for you for admitting this.
December 12th, 2009 at 2:29 am
Ironically Sue, …
Ironically Sue, those who close their minds to one god, are the black & white thinkers, at least in respect to theology. None of the Abrahamic cults can prove a thing. All use logical fallacies, personal exegesis & hermeneutics, persupposition, etc., to, “prove,” their choice of cult or doctrine.
The agnostic atheist is the most open minded because though we see no evidence for a god thingy, we understand that we do not know all & there could be such a being.
Btw, telling someone they need
December 12th, 2009 at 2:29 am
I totally agree …
I totally agree with this. However, most religious people, when asked to provide some explanation for inexplicable situations, will simply say “It was a Miracle.” the majority of religous followers follow like blind sheep.
December 12th, 2009 at 2:29 am
Stupid replies? …
Stupid replies? Hmmm, it seems that while your post was easily misunderstood, mine was quite clear & you had no problem understanding it.
*snicker*
You take care now & try working on your grammar & syntax, perhaps you won’t be so misunderstood & feel so threatened or obviously bothered, when it happens.
December 12th, 2009 at 2:29 am
…..u do get that …
…..u do get that i dont rly belive in “doomsday” or that the world will end in 12.12.22 and the mayan calender it dont predict any thing! its just ending that day that year that month :p
So dont go making stupid replys before ur sure what ur replying too -_-
December 12th, 2009 at 2:29 am
Too bad this …
Too bad this supposed calender, did not predict the Mayan’s own demise. I guess it is not as accurate or insightful as one might think.
*snicker*
Perhaps it is you, who needs to do more research on the subject, eh?
Oh wait, you believe nonsense out of hand so “objective research” is not a term in your vocabulary.
December 12th, 2009 at 2:29 am
Hehe
“doomsday” … 
“doomsday” is @ 2012.12.22 the mayan calendar thats been acurate for thousands of years or sum thing like that is ending that date and the luny nostradamus have apparently made a profecy about that day!
its great fun!
Hehe
Now read a little on the subject and go make phun of some religious lunies u too
December 12th, 2009 at 2:29 am
“The day of …
“The day of Judgement is coming”
can you provide a date by which time the day of judgment is guaranteed to have occurred?
December 12th, 2009 at 2:29 am
The day of …
The day of Judgement is coming … I will pray for you fighting atheist!
December 12th, 2009 at 2:29 am
What? hahaha nice …
What? hahaha nice one…. really…
December 12th, 2009 at 2:29 am
Ya, that’’s right …
Ya, that’’s right you religious pussy, run away from the truth like all the others.
December 12th, 2009 at 2:29 am
amen!!!
amen!!!
December 12th, 2009 at 2:29 am
Bill Maher for …
Bill Maher for President, George Carlin (RIP) for Secretary of Defense, Jon Stewart for Secretary of State, Stephen Colbert for Vice President, Thom Hartmann for Attorney General & Al Franken for Director of Homeland Security!
Now that would be one of a cabinet & Executive Branch!!!
December 12th, 2009 at 2:29 am
lmao
lmao
December 12th, 2009 at 2:29 am
bill maher for …
bill maher for president
December 12th, 2009 at 2:29 am
oh please another
oh please another
December 12th, 2009 at 2:29 am
LMGDAO
You are …
LMGDAO
You are so easy Sparky. Seriously, all it takes is to egg you on is to question your ego & character.
*snicker*
It is duly noted however, that you again used a red herring instead of providing evidence for your claims.
I win YOUR battle, by default.
*snicker*
December 12th, 2009 at 2:29 am
I’m going to leave …
I’m going to leave another one just to see how much further you go lol.
btw you say “thanks for playing” thats why I say YOUR battle/game.
seeya
December 12th, 2009 at 2:29 am
Btw, you just …
Btw, you just exposed another tell.
*snicker*
I am not in a battle Sparky. I have stated over & over that I am merely entertaining myself with closed minded tools like you. You on the other hand, have been in a battle & use of the word, proves it.
Now here is the best part, you believe you are in a battle & you have conceded subconsciously. You have realized that you cannot offer any substance for your claims & that you can not offer anything empirical of your claims.
December 12th, 2009 at 2:29 am
I know, aint it …
I know, aint it just ridiculous being open minded? Being skeptical of that which cannot be proven but open to the possibility that it might exist? Such ridiculousness!!!
*snicker*
Thanks for playing though & thanks for validating the fact that you cannot prove your assertions. As well as proving that you need resort to red herrings & other logical fallacies in order to deflect from this fact.
*snicker*
December 12th, 2009 at 2:29 am
Thanks for the …
Thanks for the laughs, you are just too ridiculous. I’m afraid I’m going to have to stop because you probably wont… So go ahead and leave the last comment so you feel like you’ve won your little battle.
December 12th, 2009 at 2:29 am
Now then, please …
Now then, please exaplain how you have cornered me? You offer nothing but arm chair philosophy. I cannot be cornered with philosophy. Any first semester college student would see that in philosophy, there is no right or wrong answer. It is the perfect course for a bullshit artist. Anyone who cannot get an A in philosophy, is a tool.
Thanks for playing though Sparky, I truly enjoy your company & exposing your flawed arguments & assertions.