Do you think this book marks the end or christianity?

angiejack456 · Post by **angiejack456** » 06 May 2019, 08:55

Christianity has existed for thousands of years because of the hope and salvation it provides. It seems ridiculous to think this book could replace that. What does it's teachings offer it's belivevers?

Jlbaird85 · Post by **Jlbaird85** » 06 May 2019, 09:07

No way does one book end a religion like Christianity. People can see what they want when they study and do research. Regardless of claims of objectivity, personal bias can permeate everything. It’s in the choices of what to study and what not to study, and it shapes the interpretation. While this may change people who are searching for religion, it will not sway someone who is dedicated to their faith.

Dragonsend · Post by **Dragonsend** » 06 May 2019, 11:21

There have been so many controversial books, papers, "lost manuscripts," reinterpretations, etc. I don't believe this will have a huge impact, and I have to say just because I don't agree to believe something, it doesn't mean that I don't appreciate another point of view. However, if you start out from a point that is based on unsound doctrine to begin with then you are easily led. I appreciate what other people have said, end Christianity, no, but "bias does permeate" the whole thing.

Kelyn · Post by **Kelyn** » 06 May 2019, 15:09

I don't think the author was so much attacking Christianity as attempting to present events from an entirely different perspective. No, I don't think it will end Christianity. I do hope it will make people think about the fact that truth is often in the eye (or perspective) of the beholder.

joshfee77 · Post by **joshfee77** » 06 May 2019, 23:56

klballard wrote: ↑02 May 2019, 06:40 It’d be impossible for a single book to end Christianity. The Bible has been the most published book of all time while being the most persecuted book of all time. Christianity has survived Emperor Nero, Gnosticism, book burning, criminalization, Richard Dawkins, etc. One book might change a few minds, but it’ll do nothing to Christianity as a whole because Christianity isn’t about facts, rules, or a book, it’s about a changed life from a Person who rose from the grave. No book can counter someone’s experience.

I agree completely with this. Christianity is based on faith and compromises a massive group of believers. No one book could possibly end it.

Ferdinand_Otieno · Post by **Ferdinand_Otieno** » 07 May 2019, 03:02

joshfee77 wrote: ↑06 May 2019, 23:56
klballard wrote: ↑02 May 2019, 06:40 It’d be impossible for a single book to end Christianity. The Bible has been the most published book of all time while being the most persecuted book of all time. Christianity has survived Emperor Nero, Gnosticism, book burning, criminalization, Richard Dawkins, etc. One book might change a few minds, but it’ll do nothing to Christianity as a whole because Christianity isn’t about facts, rules, or a book, it’s about a changed life from a Person who rose from the grave. No book can counter someone’s experience.
I agree completely with this. Christianity is based on faith and compromises a massive group of believers. No one book could possibly end it.

I agree that no one book could topple an entire belief.

Ferdinand_Otieno · Post by **Ferdinand_Otieno** » 07 May 2019, 03:03

joshfee77 wrote: ↑06 May 2019, 23:56
klballard wrote: ↑02 May 2019, 06:40 It’d be impossible for a single book to end Christianity. The Bible has been the most published book of all time while being the most persecuted book of all time. Christianity has survived Emperor Nero, Gnosticism, book burning, criminalization, Richard Dawkins, etc. One book might change a few minds, but it’ll do nothing to Christianity as a whole because Christianity isn’t about facts, rules, or a book, it’s about a changed life from a Person who rose from the grave. No book can counter someone’s experience.
I agree completely with this. Christianity is based on faith and compromises a massive group of believers. No one book could possibly end it.

spencermack · Post by **spencermack** » 07 May 2019, 11:22

The christian ideologies are wound into our society whether people believe in a christian god or not. Laws, calendars, and values are heavily influenced by Christianity. Christianity cannot simply be ended based on one book.

colorsparkle · Post by **colorsparkle** » 07 May 2019, 11:50

I really don’t think we can eliminate all of Christianity with just one book. It’s been a part of people’s whole lives, and though it may cause a rift, it won’t change this long-standing belief.

amjohnson13mommy · Post by **amjohnson13mommy** » 07 May 2019, 14:27

Not at all. If you grew up believing in Christianity and go to church every Sunday, that is part of who you are. Reading a book is not going to change that!

sarahmarlowe randomeducator · 07 May 2019, 17:20

juliusotieno02 wrote: ↑02 May 2019, 06:03 What do you think was the aim of this book especially considering all the research the author had to carry out to aid him in writing the book? Do you think his intentions were just to dispense knowladge and not an attack to christianity? If this book is read by many people across the world, do you think it might put an end to christianity?

No. Christianity is here to stay, and the Holy Bible has much more readership than this book. Christianity is used to pushback. I hope Christians will react to this book with grace and not with ugliness.

MsTri · Post by **MsTri** » 07 May 2019, 19:26

klballard wrote: ↑02 May 2019, 06:40 It’d be impossible for a single book to end Christianity. The Bible has been the most published book of all time while being the most persecuted book of all time. Christianity has survived Emperor Nero, Gnosticism, book burning, criminalization, Richard Dawkins, etc. One book might change a few minds, but it’ll do nothing to Christianity as a whole because Christianity isn’t about facts, rules, or a book, it’s about a changed life from a Person who rose from the grave. No book can counter someone’s experience.

This, 100%. In fact, I'd like to not even label myself because I feel that I'm in a relationship with God rather than trying to follow this or that religion or system of beliefs.

Okafor Prosper · Post by **Okafor Prosper** » 08 May 2019, 04:01

The author's tone came across more as dispensing knowledge than an attack on Christianity, and I think it's worth writing a book about if he feels the world should know about it. However, I don't think any book can end Christianity.

ashley_claire · Post by **ashley_claire** » 08 May 2019, 09:54

Kelyn wrote: ↑06 May 2019, 15:09 I don't think the author was so much attacking Christianity as attempting to present events from an entirely different perspective. No, I don't think it will end Christianity. I do hope it will make people think about the fact that truth is often in the eye (or perspective) of the beholder.

I agree with this. Marking the end to Christianity isn't even in question to me. I think the author just had an interpretation that he hadn't heard expressed before and felt the need to put it out there. I personally always find it interesting to see what particular stories in the Bible strike a chord with people and what they take away from it.