I say this with no disrespect and I very much appreciate the offer:
The bible to me appears to be a well written collection of fables thrown together over time. The only reason the pagans seem to have gravitated to it and switched is:
There's an actual book which is long and interesting.
Peer pressure.
Spread by the sword against the unbelievers/heretics.
Going to church creates a community/tribe feeling that has been lacking in larger agricultural societies.
I hear ya. Loud and clear. What I have to share though is this issue of "prophecy".
Even the secular scholar has no choice but to admit some of these so called "prophecies" written in these ancient pages, are in-fact ancient and predate the historic fulfillment of the events.
I understand this conversation topic is a sinking ship, but I have to offer this link regardless.
https://www.remnantofgod.org/666-CHAR.htm
Scroll past the intro into the prophecies. You present yourself as a man of reason and logic. Apply it...
*its not a test. Just apply that rational/logical mind to what you will read. It is ancient history mixed with historic record.
Thanks for the info, I may check check it out some time.
It was a pleasure meeting and speaking with you. Be well!
Take you 10 minutes of reading.
But likewise.
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