(November 1, 2008 at 12:33 am)EvidenceVsFaith Wrote: Us atheists believe God does not exist. So what the bible actually says is probably less important than how it is interpreted by the majority of people. Perhaps.
Perhaps. Most of the atheists I have had discussions with are more knowledgable of the Bible than the Xians I have had discussions with. The majority of people, especially Xians, would strongly disagree with my interpretation because of their pagan influence. This in turn, influences the atheist or skeptic.
My interpretation is more accurate. In order to be a militant or outspoken skeptic one should, I believe, be educated on the Bible. I was reading a An Important Message To Theists on the Suggestion board and noticed that one of the tips was for a theist not to say something to the effect of Atheists are going to hell. In my mind it is important to educate oneself against the ignorance, if not the irony of such things. I would hope that it would be at the least an interesting read.
I know you don't agree, but the Bible is about as good as evidence for God as it gets and as such that should mean something to you rather than being dismissed offhand.