Would you be interested in a book about Religious Research if it was written tastefully and not just crap?
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yes that sounds awesome, are you writing it?
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I've done research on all three.  This sounds interesting but the details of the project are slightly vague.  What aspect are you covering precisely?  Demonology, Speaking of Tongues, Existence of God, diverse religions- there are so many topics.\nI can help you if you need especially since I'm not working right now because of my pregnancy- it would certainly give me something to do.  I'm definitely creative!\nE-mail me with more details since giving an answer here is \npretty limited.
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Wow. This sounds more like a research project than a question...
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Nope, hymn writing is not boring... :)\n\nSome of the great Christian hymns have touched millions of lives for Christ.\n\nCordially,\nJohn\nhttp://www.GodSci.org\n[God and Science]
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Yes!\n\nWonderful, Fulfilling, Heartwarming, Thrilling, Prayer Answering!
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Wow, that is a huge topic.  I suppose you could find some general things, but each region probably has its own unique background.  Try doing a websearch on a certain region or tribe and "history or religion"
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No, it's a horrible book. It's definitely a bad book to get your morals from, it's not truth, it's horribly written fiction... the only reason to read the Bible is if you're looking to become an atheist!
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it is HERETICAL. I heard parts of it read and I could not believe my ears it is a joke. Christians do not need to worry.\n\nThe "Gospel of Judas": National Geographic Attacks Christianity With Biased "Research"\nhttp://www.godandscience.org/apologetics/gospel_judas.html
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That sounds neat? I like my spirituality in soft, non-threatening packages, give us the link!!\n\nu know, just by posting this, u r exposing more people to the lies.  shame on you.   Oh, I'm an atheist by the way :)
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It is a work of fiction.  As with most fiction, it is based upon some fact, some myth, and some imagination.  It presents some interesting ideas and certainly has generated worldwide discussion and controversy, which is great for the author - certainly boosts sales. \n\nThe book itself was a disappointment considering all the hype - just a good read, not awesome.  Though I will go see the movie, or rent it later, I'm not expecting it to be spectacular - the book wasn't, so the movie wouldn't usually be better than the book. \n\nAs to the ideas presented, I take no particular stand on those.  The Catholic Church certainly can be prone to secrets, and in Jesus' day it would have been very unusual, even somewhat unacceptable, for a man of his age to be unmarried.
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The book was really informative on a variety of topics although the ending of every chapter had a hook to keep you reading. Even though you felt manipulated into reading on, it was willingly so, since the book was so exciting to read. It was about a mystery, solving a murder, and heavily referenced Catholic Church history, Christianity's history, and religious sects that have sprang up relating to both. In addition, the book also appeals because it contains riddles and puzzles...clues left by the dead man to help his daughter find an important religious artifact.\n\nI highly recommend it.
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You obviously don't know much about anything, do you?  Every religious books talks about a diversity of topics.  That doesn't mean they advocate something in particular.  You are just making up trash to discredit something you do not have the intellect to comment about intelligently.\n\nHave fun trying to paint within the lines.
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Well as a writer of poems and short stories, take this into consideration.  Most of my poems I draw inspiration from either past life events or my g/f.  Now did my g/f write those poems???  No!  She inspired me to write them.  So pretty much to say, inspiration does do the bible some justice.  However it lacks credibility in just so many ways.  There are stories of the flood that predates the story of Noah by thousands of years, stories of a man-god, who just like Jesus, born of a virgin, born in a cave, fed the hungry, healed the sick, made the lame walk, died by crucifixion, and rose on the third day.  And to add to all this.  The earliest gospel was written 30+ YEARS after his "death" or after he "rose to heaven".  And to add to this, the coucil of Nicea was convened to discuss what books out there fit the bill.  In my view religion is a creation of man so they don't feel so ignorant and fell all special.  It gives them a false hope into thinking that if they follow it, they can live forever.  I could jot down all the beliefs out there on a piece of tissue paper and wipe my backside with it, for that's all it's good for.  Look at all the crap that's going down in the world!!!  Wars, famine, bigotry, hate crimes.  Religion was the beginning of the fall of civilization.  It turns normal people into fanatics.  They'll die for their beliefs cause they are right and just.  But they are just as human as me, same two eyes, arms, legs, ten fingers and toes, and organs.  They are no more special than the person living right next to them.  So if a person tries to tell you that you need religion, you can politely tell them to go away or just tell them to fuck off.  Me, it depends on my mood that day.  Hope this helps and sorry for ranting on like a complete nutcase.  Later....
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Best thing i've ever read on yahoo. What a fantastic idea.\nIf any god were worth worshipping he'd understand.
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I would enjoy reading a really really good book.  If the book is crappy, then by all means I'd do something different.
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Probably. It sounds like a real page-turner. Check your libary.
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I'd like to see her come around. Refreshing viewpoint.\n\nUnfortunately, if she's looking for Christian acceptance, she probably won't find it here. From the perspective of a dirty heathen, though...she sounds quite reasonable, pleasant, and has considered her religion with research beyond what she's been told in church. I have the utmost respect for anyone who has done this, no matter what beliefs they settle on afterwards.