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Hardcore creationist finds 60-million-year-old fossils in backyard ... 'No, it hasn’t changed my mind about the Bible'

Six_Degrees

Re: Asimov's explanation

Uh - the bible IS special. It has been at the center of philosphy and ordianry life for three of the world's largest religions for millenia, and has played a pivotal role in the world's history. It is hard to identify any book that has had such importance, or even come close to doing so.

Not to mention that portions of it, at least, count as great literature. Go and read the Sermon on the Mount, and tell me you are not moved by it.

I don't agree with much of what it says, and personally I'm an atheist. That doesn't stop me from appreciating the bible's enormous influence. And I certainly can't dismiss a book that inspired countless scientists and philosophers as "programming." You need to understand what you're criticizing before your criticisms carry any weight.

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