I would rather that everyone rebuke those dubious parts of the Bible. Your troubles will still be there but at least you will still have Jesus.


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Why do I feel like I was just repremanded ??
Anyway... I understand exactly what you are saying but I figure if there really is a God and he was able to create the universe (which we haven't even begun to undersand) He must have some reason for the actions I am puzzled by and he must know a couple more things than my puney ass self does. When I think of his capabilities compared to mine, I figure I better show a little humility.
In the case of the Bear ripping up the kids. Apparently from my research, they were teens up in a tree mocking and taunting his prophet callilng names (bald head) and telling him to go up (to heaven)aas e was trying to deliver God's message. I've met a few rotten teens that could use a dose of the ol' bear treatment. (kidding) I suppose sometimes we must seem like buzzing flies to him what with our ignorance and haughtiness. Seems like anything bad on this earth is caused by humans. Pollution, extinction,crime, global warming, stripped rain forrests,atomic bombs. Perhaps we are the monsters.
If the Bible is full of errors I wonder if there really is a Jesus and if there is, I hope in this instance the addage about the apple not falling far from the tree is also untrue. We surely don't need another monster pushing us around and providing those awful tropical fish, dolphins, kittens, Oranges, strawberries,waterfalls,sunsets and another chance...Like his dear old Dad did. Especially when we already have guys like the all knowing Mr. Bush and Mr. Blair taking care of things and keeping us all feeling so safe, secure and full of hope .
Also: I was able to review the websites you mentioned. Despite the hateful tone and foul language I was able to understand what the author was trying to say. However for every point I agreed with I found an alternate explaination to that same point as well. One thing I noticed is that the author had nothing to offer in terms of what he does believe and any good reasons for those beliefs. If he is correct in all he says, and he is an example of what happens when we cast aside our beliefs: we have no hope .