To think there’s actually so much wisdom in the bible

[Lardlizard]

I can see why it’s so popular
Almost like an early age self help book in some ways
Also hymns

Even a broken clock is right twice a day.

The bible actually has a lot of really good stories and morals. And some questionable bits. I dont think many people have actually read it they just hear bits and go mad. The old testament is hardcore though not at all nice. But the new testament has a lot of wisdom.

Not into fiction.

I've read it all and respectfully disagree.

Depends on which bits you read.

Some of it was sensible for the time it was written in or the time it refers to, but not now.

Some of it is utter bollocks.

Why do you insist on starting such ridiculous threads?

Lots of it does have good meaning, I agree. Some of it, not so much. It’s all about the perspective you read it with.

I know! These New Testament guys just nailed it!
(Too soon?)

And I love a good hymn!

People are so dispariging of the Bible. Imagine if people did the same with the Koran or other revered religious texts. People would be seen as anti Muslim, anti Hindu or whatever. Why are people so anti and disrespectful to the Bible?

@thistimelastweek

I know! These New Testament guys just nailed it! (Too soon?)

Snort

Old Testament is a bit too vengeful for me, although the Psalms are beautiful.

The NT teachings of Jesus are wonderful lessons in how to be better humans.

There is better wisdom without all the crap to be found elsewhere.

This too shall pass
Is so apt

Ugh. The received wisdom is Old Testament = horrid, New Testament = wow, lovely.

This does not actually square with reality (The Song of Songs is poetry, for example, while the Pauline epistles and Revelations are fucking horrible in different ways) but is a very long-standing prejudice rooted in antisemitism.

OT = begatting and smiting
NT = don't be a knob
Is how I explained it to my DS (and then reminded him best not to use the same words in his next RE class).

Actaully do enjoy listening to hymns, dh moans and says oh no that 🤣🙈

it's a bit long

I don’t think I’m actually really religious, although I guess I hope it’s all true, but I think I’m fairly spiritual

I’m actually going to fully re read both after September, when I have a bit more time

I’d say like most religious books, and kids books, some parts are basic human values dressed up as stories. Other parts are just outdated tosh. My granny is strict catholic, and she bought my sons a kids bible of the old testament which I have read to them as the story’s are quite adventurous. Haven’t told them it’s true though.

Please no spoilers. I haven't got to the end yet.

I do really like aesop's fables and Greek mythology too
(And various inspirational quotes etc)

1 Corinthians 13 provides good advice for marriage.

Quite a few of the comments are relevant today;
• Thou shalt have no other gods before me
• Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image
• Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain
• Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy
• Honour thy father and thy mother
• Thou shalt not murder
• Thou shalt not commit adultery
• Thou shalt not steal
• Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour
• Thou shalt not covet