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Originally Posted by holidayroad
Even though I don't agree with them,I live where the majority of people take the Bible Very seriously (in the 'bible belt'). I can tell you (with their own words) why they take it so literally, because they are honestly afraid that if they don't, they will go to hell. You can not have a valid conversation with these people about the Bible, because to them, even questioning the bible and its meaning is a sin. When I have ever mentioned that man wrote the Bible and that there have been numerous versions/changes over the years, they will only say things like 'You shouldn't question the Lord'.This book is the 'word of God' to them and you cannot convince them otherwise. (I am not saying all Christians are this way, I have met many Christians who were not like this.)
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Thanks for the reply. It is funny how none of the people who seem to reference the bible here answered. I have asked some people in person why they feel that way, but it is hard to find someone that follows the bible who A. will not get offended, and B. who will not try to lecture me. I asked someone I work with last night about this, and he just stood for a long time looking off into space and then finally said "I don't know". I guess it's just about blind faith, which I think is fine if it makes you happy, and a better person in general, but not when it encourages discrimination, fear, and hatred.