(September 7, 2010 at 11:27 am)downbeatplumb Wrote: I agree with you its not a real subject, a bit like the study of fairies.
But as anthropology its a fascniating roam through the shit people can believe and is endlessly amusing.
Agreed. If you study the Bible from the standpoint of trying to understand ancient Hebrew culture as it developed over time, that's one truly academic way to study scripture. The stories people tell and the gods they create say much about their culture, values and what they face in day to day life.
Atheist Forums Hall of Shame:
"The trinity can be equated to having your cake and eating it too."
... -Lucent, trying to defend the Trinity concept
"(Yahweh's) actions are good because (Yahweh) is the ultimate standard of goodness. That’s not begging the question"
... -Statler Waldorf, Christian apologist
"The trinity can be equated to having your cake and eating it too."
... -Lucent, trying to defend the Trinity concept
"(Yahweh's) actions are good because (Yahweh) is the ultimate standard of goodness. That’s not begging the question"
... -Statler Waldorf, Christian apologist
