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Does the book change your religeous beliefs?
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Well, that surely is something good! - the Authoreastandalchemy wrote: ↑09 May 2019, 10:11 No it doesn't. It only makes me want to dig deeper into the history of my spiritual beliefs and acknowledge that there are many versions and interpretations of a story.
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Christianity is enormously impactful in our culture. This shows it is fictional, not historical.amjohnson13mommy wrote: ↑07 May 2019, 13:29 So what if Judas was a traitor or not? Ancient history!
I have no religious beliefs one way or the other and I doubt this story would change anyone's beliefs, religious or not.
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Excuse me? - the AuthorMsTri wrote: ↑07 May 2019, 19:22You took the words right out of my mouth! I feel like I need a shower, just thinking about reading this book!AKShanmar12 wrote: ↑01 May 2019, 17:16 I'm going to pass on this one. While I make a point of NOT avoiding things that disagree with my beliefs, I also don't want to waste the amount of time that reading a whole book would take. Based on the other reviews, it sounds like the author is starting at such a different perspective than my own, I believe that the book would just irritate me. I would rather read something I enjoy!
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The betrayal is not a fact. I thought I proved that. - the Authorlibrarygurlz wrote: ↑04 May 2019, 16:56 No, this book did not so much as make my beliefs tremble. The truth is that Judas knowingly betrayed Jesus, a person he should have held in the highest regard. Nothing can change that fact. Anyway, if your faith can be shaken by a book, you need to do some personal reflection and meditation.
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According to the biblical Gospels, Judas felt guilt. It doesn't mean he did, or that he even existed. The gnostic texts are as valid, or rather, more so, than the biblical ones.aolayide wrote: ↑05 May 2019, 09:12 This book did not change my belief and my faith is intact. Judas felt guilty for betraying Jesus and he committed suicide because his guilt was eating at him. He did not sacrifice himself. However, Jesus sacrificed himself for the world. The death of Judas and Jesus are far apart and cannot be compared.
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What guides "true believers?" The Holy Spirit.Ferdinand_otieno wrote: ↑29 May 2019, 14:59The question I want to ask you is what guides "true believers?" A booķ, just like this whose only advantage is that it was written first, as as such had enough time to garner global followers. One's religious beliefs should instinctual, intimate- like the beloef of right versus wrong, light against dark. This book has made me question the foundation of basing religious beliefs in books.Ronel_Steyn wrote: ↑27 May 2019, 03:36 I started reading the official review posted. I read halfway through the first paragraph and stopped. I wasn't interested anymore. I disagree with the idea, the concept, everything. I don't believe this book would influence true believers.
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Very succinctly put.Ronel_Steyn wrote: ↑03 Jun 2019, 04:46What guides "true believers?" The Holy Spirit.Ferdinand_otieno wrote: ↑29 May 2019, 14:59The question I want to ask you is what guides "true believers?" A booķ, just like this whose only advantage is that it was written first, as as such had enough time to garner global followers. One's religious beliefs should instinctual, intimate- like the beloef of right versus wrong, light against dark. This book has made me question the foundation of basing religious beliefs in books.Ronel_Steyn wrote: ↑27 May 2019, 03:36 I started reading the official review posted. I read halfway through the first paragraph and stopped. I wasn't interested anymore. I disagree with the idea, the concept, everything. I don't believe this book would influence true believers.
I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for Thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety. ~ Psalms 4:8