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And obviously any society based on such nonsense would have the intent and result of subjugating the masses, and subjugating women, and with oppressing everyone under their power, right?

Religion centric governments have never done that in their entire history? Who is kidding who?

To the credit of the Judeo-Christian world, they have mostly reformed from the nonsense, Muslims well they have a long way to go. Some, particularly those to the left of the issues, would even argue that morality is being forced on them thereby subjugating their rights and freedoms (as if non-federally funded abortion is just like being stoned to death). As a nation we are constantly fighting over issues and it is very common for some from the right to point to the bible to justify their views.

Before I go diving off on a tangent and get accused of being some kind of DU troll, I’ll remind you of the comment I was originally responding to.

It's amazing that people think they know better than the Bible.

The Bible is not, and will never be, a basis for scientific knowledge. It’s a collection of spiritually meaningful stories, at best. It (and other religious text) have been the justification for many horrific acts against our fellow Man. So, I think it is very safe to assume that science knows better than a highly edited, politically motivated, manuscript full of stories from what is effectively “ancient history”.

Anyone following the principles therein would perpetuate the slavery of weaker races and generally be awful people.

No, I think people who follow the goodly principles of many of the worlds religions are likely to be good, honest, hardworking, and generally good people. Elitist power hungry men (Kings, Popes, Mullahs, etc) have and still do exploit religion and their respective texts to drive their flocks to commit atrocities.

History and current events is full of blood in the name of God. I think it’s more to do with the a$$ holes in power than the heart and soul of the religion.

Just to keep this on point – there are many literally things in the bible that can very reasonably be questioned. So, what amazes me are the people who think the bible (or any religious text) is the final word – literally handed down from the mouth of God. The very basis of science is evidence and theories can and should be questioned – not so much for religions.

Chemistry textbooks used to teach the Bohr model for atoms, now we have a quantum model. Facts change, books are updated, and knowledge grows. The last time I picked up a King James Bible it wasn’t even written in modern English.

Anyway, I think I know why people don’t want to question the Bible, and why they want to believe the Bible knows best. It’s just easier that way. Ignorance is bliss.

Indeed, you DO show ignorance of the bible in your description thereof.

But thanks for your reply anyway.

If you wish to actually know what you’re talking about with regard to the Bible, its origins, and its veracity as divinely originated and inspired, instead of staying blissfully ignorant as revealed in your expressed opinion,

you can start with Lee Strobel’s Case for Faith, a work that was the result of someone who originally set out to prove exactly what you stated about the bible.

Have to answer this, as well...

Religion centric governments have never done that in their entire history? Who is kidding who?

I'm not in the least referring to "religion centric" governments. I'm referring to Christianity (as revealed in the Bible) based governments.

Christianity isn't a "religion". Take some time, look up the difference.

The last time I picked up a King James Bible it wasn’t even written in modern English.

You didn't really just say that, did you?

God help us if there are more people like you in positions of power in this country. We're in worse shape than I thought if that's the case.