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Seems Timely. (reddthat.com)
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[–] 3 points 4 months ago* (3 children)

Unpopular opinion but I think the bible should be taught in schools not as indoctrination but discussed and covered. It really is a foundational document of Western Civilization.

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  • [–] 5 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (2 children)

    I've started reading the Bible for the first time recently for similar reasons (NRSVUE). I talk a lot of shit, i should probably have some kind of idea of what it actually says. Then I'll move on to the Quran if I'm still motivated.

    I'm only some way into genesis and it's not great.

    Edit to add: Though, I am an adult who made that decision for himself..

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  • [–] 3 points 4 months ago (1 child)

    Pro-tip: Skip all of the genealogy passages (Abraham begat Ishmael, etc.), there's nothing there of interest and you won't miss a thing. I recommend the King James version, as it's been around for 400 years or so; also, a concordance is very useful.

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