Are you trying to de-convert or change people with this?
Not directly, but if that happens because of this project, I would be very happy in that outcome.
Why are you reading the Bible?
As a piece of literature, it's likely one of the most influential books in the western world. It's astounding just how many idioms, cliches and phrases used in everyday life are derived from it. As a religious text, it is the most important text in the western world, as the vast majority of faiths revolve around, with varying levels of reverence to it. As a member of a society that puts a great deal of emphasis on it (too much in my estimation) it's important to know what is actually contained within it.
Don't you believe the Bible is the word of God?
No. I believe it's the word of many men (and maybe women) who lived during the Bronze Age, and who knew very little about how to world actually worked. I further believe that it's a book that has been modified repeatedly over time, both accidentally and intentionally by other men (and maybe women).
What version of The Bible are you reading?
I've chosen the "New International Version" (NIV), since it is widely believed to be the most read Bible in America, where I live. i may go on to read other versions, like the "King James Version" (KJV) in the future, but I should try to get through this one first.
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