Bible reading: Compulsory in schools

[Smoke]

I think the Bible should be taught in schools, and I do mean the King James Version, too. It should be taught as literature, like the Iliad, Beowulf, and the Canterbury Tales, because it's impossible to be an educated Westerner without some knowledge of it.

Religious studies should be taught, like studies of race, ethnicity, gender and sexuality, if and to the extent that sociology is considered important to the curriculum.

 

[Archer]

The Sabbatical year is established in Deuteronomy: “At the end of every seven years thou shalt make a release. And this is the manner of the release: Every creditor that lendeth ought unto his neighbor shall release it; he shall not exact it of his neighbor, or of his brother; because it is called the Lord’s release. (Deuteronomy 15:1-2). In the Book of Nehemiah, it says, “[A]nd if the peoples of the land bring ware or any victuals on the sabbath day to sell, that we would not buy of them on the sabbath, or on a holy day; and that we would forego the seventh year, and the exaction of every debt.” (Nehemiah 10:32).

There is more but my basis is Philosophical. All of the religons of the world touch on these issues but none more than the Abrhamic religions.

There is much in these works of wisdom but who am I to say anything just look at most of the world and the fact that they have turned their backs on any faith other than money. If I were sadistic I would tell you to live as you like and I will see you in hell but I cant do that I only offer my hand in friendship and hope you will find God.

 

[Smoke]

There is much in these works of wisdom but who am I to say anything just look at most of the world and the fact that they have turned their backs on any faith other than money.

As contemptible as greed is, I think even greed is preferable to a worldview formed by taking the whole Bible seriously.

 

[Archer]

I disagree taking it seriously is one thing, it is when a Christian (or anyone else) is blinded by rhetoric and fails to follow the base principals that are taught in religious works (not what is taught just what you read). I do understand what you are saying but just disagree with you.

I think if everyone knew what was in the Bible church attendance would go down as they realized the lies they had been told.

 

[Smoke]

I think if everyone knew what was in the Bible church attendance would go down as they realized the lies they had been told.

I think parts of the Bible are wonderful and parts of it are contemptible. Regardless, the fact is that there are Bibles everywhere. Anybody in the U.S. who wants a Bible can get one. For free, even. If people wanted to know, for instance, what Jesus actually taught (or at least what the Bible says he taught), that information is readily available. If they don't know, it's because they're not interested. If they go to church anyway, it may be that in some cases it's those very lies you speak of that appeal to them.

But I have noticed that people who claim to have a biblical worldview tend to give the teachings of Jesus short shrift, and to dwell on the Law of Moses more than one might expect.