The Bible (the old testament at least) is a history of the Hebrew people told from the point of view of their priests. I put it to you that it’s no more fiction than Livy repeating the tradition that Romulus and Remus were raised and fed by a wolf. Now, were Romulus and Remus literally raised by a wolf? Probably not, more likely they were raised by a Lupa, a she-wolf (Prostitute.)
I’m not saying that every word of the Bible is historical fact, but I think it would be inaccurate to call it fiction.
The film Once upon a time in Hollywood is a history of the Tate murders told from the point of view of her neighbors. I put it to you that it’s no more fiction than Tarantino repeating the tradition that the Inglorious Basterds blew up all those Nazis in a theatre. Now, did the Manson family members really get their shit rocked up and down by Cliff Booth and Rick Dalton? Did Hitler meet his end in a storm of righteous fury? Probably not, but it’s fun to imagine a better world.
I’m not saying every frame of the movie is historical fact, but I think it would be inaccurate to call it fiction.
How is the Bible fiction? If it were just made up by people then it would promote war and greed and other causes of suffering. I’m not an expert by any stretch but the Bible is a recipe for a good life and helping each other. I’d love to hear an argument that somehow trashes that message.
Killing babies is essential to living a good life.
-Kurious84
Happy is the one who seizes your infants and dashes them against the rocks.
Psalms 137
A lot of fiction made up by people is not about war and greed and other causes of suffering. With that in mind, what makes the Bible less fictional than the Dhammapada, or the Lotus Sutra, or Paddington Bear?
i’m so happy you’re here. i also understand that my previous sentence may be interpreted as sarcasm, so i ensure you that it isn’t. you just made a point that i think is very beautiful.
isn’t it weird how the “fuck what my dad said” god isn’t vibing with the “fuck what my dad said” crowd?
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You skipped a lot of the Bible didn’t you? It does promote war, genocide, infanticide, and family annihilation.
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The book of revelation would like to have a word with you.
How is the bible non-fiction? Quite a statement. Care to explain beyond “it’s written up by god’s disciples”?
The Bible (the old testament at least) is a history of the Hebrew people told from the point of view of their priests. I put it to you that it’s no more fiction than Livy repeating the tradition that Romulus and Remus were raised and fed by a wolf. Now, were Romulus and Remus literally raised by a wolf? Probably not, more likely they were raised by a Lupa, a she-wolf (Prostitute.)
I’m not saying that every word of the Bible is historical fact, but I think it would be inaccurate to call it fiction.
The film Once upon a time in Hollywood is a history of the Tate murders told from the point of view of her neighbors. I put it to you that it’s no more fiction than Tarantino repeating the tradition that the Inglorious Basterds blew up all those Nazis in a theatre. Now, did the Manson family members really get their shit rocked up and down by Cliff Booth and Rick Dalton? Did Hitler meet his end in a storm of righteous fury? Probably not, but it’s fun to imagine a better world.
I’m not saying every frame of the movie is historical fact, but I think it would be inaccurate to call it fiction.
Zombies and magic
Killing babies is essential to living a good life.
-Kurious84
Happy is the one who seizes your infants and dashes them against the rocks.
Psalms 137
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A lot of fiction made up by people is not about war and greed and other causes of suffering. With that in mind, what makes the Bible less fictional than the Dhammapada, or the Lotus Sutra, or Paddington Bear?
also, there’s several instances where god commands people to go do a genocide. so… like…
And don’t forget that the bible says it’s ok to murder your sons if they don’t listen to you and sell your daughters to their rapists.
The issue with the Bible is how it is abused and contorted to serve people’s interests for power and money
i’m so happy you’re here. i also understand that my previous sentence may be interpreted as sarcasm, so i ensure you that it isn’t. you just made a point that i think is very beautiful.
isn’t it weird how the “fuck what my dad said” god isn’t vibing with the “fuck what my dad said” crowd?
I think folks missed your /s haha
He edited his post and doubled down.