I began a "bible reading" process last year and got through about 1/2 of the old testament before throwing in the towel.
The minister at a UU church told me, "the bible is not meant to be read, it's meant to be heard." and that made me feel a bit better
it's a huuuuge part of allegory and symbolism used in film/t.v/literature, so the knowledge of the stories adds another layer (to things as random as Harry Potter, Heroes, or Star Wars), but honestly, a "summary" version of the bible would get you that info too. Every time I see a character named Esther, my ears perk up
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Just look out around us, people fightin their wars...
They think they'll be happy when they've settled their scores...
Let's lay down our weapons
and hold us apart
be still for just a minute
try to open our hearts
MORE LOVE.
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Originally Posted by The Rev
It's not what you see, it's that you're looking.
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