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Toto · 05-24-2010, 03:11 PM

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Computer technology has long been a boon to high-level biblical studies. Scholars can instantly search archives of ancient manuscripts, essentially turning their offices into world-class libraries. Pastors likewise benefit from popular software that aids original language studies and sermon preparation. But the gap is widening.

"At this rate," Emmanuel Kampouris says, "the Bible will be just a historical artifact for seminarians."

.... Renowned for his ability to turn around failing businesses, Kampouris is also the force behind BibleMesh, a web-based tool launching in June. Tim Keller is the program's primary commentator, who walks Christians through the biblical storyline in a 90-minute video. Other contributors include the late First Things editor Richard John Neuhaus, former Anglican Archbishop Peter Akinola of Nigeria, and nondenominational pastor Alistair Begg.

This could get interesting. Reading the Bible tends to produce atheists.

http://www.biblemesh.com/ (warning - dramatic music and cheesy Hollywood dramatization start when you click on the link.)

But why Peter Akinola?

Vampyroteuthis · 05-24-2010, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Toto

Reading the Bible tends to produce atheists

lol

Garnet · 05-24-2010, 03:41 PM

Well, reading the Bible from front to back is what started me on the merry path to atheism.

elettaria · 05-24-2010, 05:21 PM

Can't wait til they read the bits about sacrificing their own children or having sex with their own father.

Zenaphobe · 05-24-2010, 06:21 PM

Hooked On Scripture worked for me! I'm cured of dogmatic faith.

ChristMyth · 05-24-2010, 06:41 PM

I'm all for this for two reasons:

1. Some people will see what's actually in their so called holy book and end up rejecting the whole bit.

2. Those that don't reject it will at least know what we're talking about when we bring up the bible. I get so tired of having to tell Christians what's in their own book.

Maybe we'll even get lucky and some will accidentally study a little biblical history along the way, but that's probably asking too much.

Steven Carr · 05-24-2010, 07:12 PM

From Christianity Today 'Most Americans—including Scripture-loving evangelicals—cannot name the disciples....'

It is really bad that Americans cannot name the 12 disciples.

There are only 14 or so names to learn if you want to name the 12 disciples.

Is that too many to learn?

ChristMyth · 05-24-2010, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Steven Carr

From Christianity Today 'Most Americans—including Scripture-loving evangelicals—cannot name the disciples....'

It is really bad that Americans cannot name the 12 disciples.

There are only 14 or so names to learn if you want to name the 12 disciples.

Is that too many to learn?

Let's see:

1. Matthew
2. Mark
3. Luke
4. John
5. ummm....happy
6. Sleepy
7. Doc
8. Grumpy

How am I doing so far?

GenesisNemesis · 05-24-2010, 08:12 PM

I'm all for literacy with regards to religion in general.

Splarnst · 05-24-2010, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Garnet

Well, reading the Bible from front to back is what started me on the merry path to atheism.

If they went the other direction, they'd have to deal with the insanity of Revelations up front. I didn't get anything out of it when I read it.

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05-24-2010, 03:41 PM	#3
Garnet Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 6,610	Well, reading the Bible from front to back is what started me on the merry path to atheism.

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elettaria Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Weeeeeehawken Posts: 32	Can't wait til they read the bits about sacrificing their own children or having sex with their own father.

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Zenaphobe Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: In the NC trailer park Posts: 6,631	Hooked On Scripture worked for me! I'm cured of dogmatic faith.

05-24-2010, 06:41 PM	#6
ChristMyth Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: US Posts: 1,055	I'm all for this for two reasons: 1. Some people will see what's actually in their so called holy book and end up rejecting the whole bit. 2. Those that don't reject it will at least know what we're talking about when we bring up the bible. I get so tired of having to tell Christians what's in their own book. Maybe we'll even get lucky and some will accidentally study a little biblical history along the way, but that's probably asking too much.

05-24-2010, 07:12 PM	#7
Steven Carr Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: England Posts: 5,629	From Christianity Today 'Most Americans—including Scripture-loving evangelicals—cannot name the disciples....' It is really bad that Americans cannot name the 12 disciples. There are only 14 or so names to learn if you want to name the 12 disciples. Is that too many to learn?

05-24-2010, 08:12 PM	#9
GenesisNemesis Contributor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: A pale blue oblate spheroid. Posts: 20,351	I'm all for literacy with regards to religion in general.

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