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This page is for summarizing some of the more interesting discussions in the {{villirc|religion}} chatroom on VillageIRC. Specific chatters will not be identified (by nickname or real name) without their permission. | This page is for summarizing some of the more interesting discussions in the {{villirc|religion}} chatroom on VillageIRC. Specific chatters will not be identified (by nickname or real name) without their permission. | ||
==Threads== | ==Threads== | ||
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− | Here are some questions which came to me as I was watching the [[Richard Dawkins]] video: | + | ({{Woozle}} said) Here are some questions which came to me as I was watching the [[Richard Dawkins]] video: |
* If the [[Bible]] is being "quoted out of context" by those who attack religion (e.g. Dawkins), then why is there not more of a faith-based initiative (especially within the more moderate areas of Christianity) to publish a clearer, better-written version of the Bible which is harder to misunderstand? | * If the [[Bible]] is being "quoted out of context" by those who attack religion (e.g. Dawkins), then why is there not more of a faith-based initiative (especially within the more moderate areas of Christianity) to publish a clearer, better-written version of the Bible which is harder to misunderstand? | ||
* Why is there not more horror expressed by moderate Christians regarding the abuses of these "out of context" passages by those who *do* take them literally, such as those who believe adultery and homosexuality should be capital offenses? | * Why is there not more horror expressed by moderate Christians regarding the abuses of these "out of context" passages by those who *do* take them literally, such as those who believe adultery and homosexuality should be capital offenses? | ||
* Where is the list of parts of the Bible which no civilized, reasonable person would take seriously? | * Where is the list of parts of the Bible which no civilized, reasonable person would take seriously? |
Revision as of 03:43, 10 February 2007
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This page is for summarizing some of the more interesting discussions in the irc://darkness.villageirc.net/#religion chatroom on VillageIRC. Specific chatters will not be identified (by nickname or real name) without their permission.
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2007-01-27 21:16:05 EST
(Woozle said) Here are some questions which came to me as I was watching the Richard Dawkins video:
- If the Bible is being "quoted out of context" by those who attack religion (e.g. Dawkins), then why is there not more of a faith-based initiative (especially within the more moderate areas of Christianity) to publish a clearer, better-written version of the Bible which is harder to misunderstand?
- Why is there not more horror expressed by moderate Christians regarding the abuses of these "out of context" passages by those who *do* take them literally, such as those who believe adultery and homosexuality should be capital offenses?
- Where is the list of parts of the Bible which no civilized, reasonable person would take seriously?