Some, but not all. If I had the time, we could quote verses at each other all day.
I agree that the bible is a narrative, but those that choose to treat it as perscriptive should at least acknowledge that it is not entirely wholesome.
I also am utterly offended that anyone feels I or anyone else should live by thier mythos, or that my life and actions are "evil", or "fallen", simply because they are not in line with that mythos.
Too much has been done in the name of religion for anyone to convincingly argue that it is good for us.
As far as pity goes, I do pity those that require a book to tell them right from wrong.
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Some, but not all. If I had the time, we could quote verses at each other all day. I agree that the bible is a narrative, but those that choose to treat it as perscriptive should at least acknowledge that it is not entirely wholesome. I also am utterly offended that anyone feels I or anyone else should live by thier mythos, or that my life and actions are "evil", or "fallen", simply because they are not in line with that mythos. Too much has been done in the name of religion for anyone to convincingly argue that it is good for us. As far as pity goes, I do pity those that require a book to tell them right from wrong.
Ah yes, because Biblical principles are so ethical. Genocide, animal sacrifice, and rape are way better ways to act than consensual sex.