Does the book change your religeous beliefs?

[Ferdinand_Otieno]

How interesting! I’m willing to give this a try, but I’m not sure if a really agnostic focused book makes sense for me to read. Sometimes it’s good to see where people are coming from I guess!

That's a great mindset to have.

[amjohnson13mommy]

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.

[writingShannon]

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!

Amen. Life is too short to start projects that you don't even wish to finish. Good for you.

Thanks, I realized that this comes across like I am a complete snob, which I really try not to me, so I am glad somebody understood what I was trying to say!

[sarahmarlowe]

The book seeks to change the normal belief of Judas as the traitor and makes him to have made the ultimate sacrifice. Does the book change or even shake your religeous beliefs?

Interesting question. No, my beliefs haven't changed. Seekers may waver one way or another, but my feet are on The Rock.

[MsTri]

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!

You took the words right out of my mouth! I feel like I need a shower, just thinking about reading this book!

[Sohaalikhan795]

Yes, you are right but do you think a summary or a review would have all the details about a book? A review or summary would just have the rough script about a book.

[evraealtana]

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!

You took the words right out of my mouth! I feel like I need a shower, just thinking about reading this book!

Haha, that's a funny mental image, but I hear you. This book definitely isn't for everyone, and there's absolutely nothing wrong with that.

[Sonya Nicolaidis]

No, it doesn't change my beliefs as such, but merely confirms them. I've always felt deeply about the so-called 'betrayal' of Judas, and thought that he has been maligned for the pivotal role that he played in Jesus's death. According to the Christian view, Christ had to die on the cross to redeem mankind from their sins. Judas was the catalyst and proponent of the Resurrection.

I know what you mean. The fact that it was all pre-ordained makes me think poor Judas didn’t have much choice in the matter...but that is a different issue altogether! The fact that authors put their findings down in print doesn’t mean we should follow like sheep, but test the assertions carefully before making up our minds.

[Okafor Prosper]

I've read quite a number of books that have attempted to change how Judas was portrayed, but none of them including this book has changed my views.

[ashley_claire]

People interpret texts based on their own personal bias. We could read the exact same book (in this case the Bible) and virtually everyone gets something different out of it. Did the author change my mind about my religious beliefs? No. Did he open my mind to seeing how someone could interpret something totally different from me? Yes.

[Sushan Ekanayake]

I have read the bible and have a basic knowledge regarding Judas. Still, I think there can be unusual interpretations to the already known story, since the history is that something made by some fellow, who might have had favourations as well as his own dislikes

[Ferdinand_Otieno]

People interpret texts based on their own personal bias. We could read the exact same book (in this case the Bible) and virtually everyone gets something different out of it. Did the author change my mind about my religious beliefs? No. Did he open my mind to seeing how someone could interpret something totally different from me? Yes.

Inciteful opinion that I find myself sharing.

[ObsessedBookNerd]

What about the Bible?

Not even the Bible.

Not even being forced to as a child?

No, my parents never forced me to follow religious teachings. I went to church a few times when I was a child to see what it was about. I stopped going cause it wasn't for me and my parents were fine with that decision. They weren't active Churchgoers either.

[Bukari]

From the blurb, editorial reviews, and a sample of the book I read, I didn't even want to read the full narrative because I thought the arguments put by the author could cause a lot of emotional disturbances in my mind, so there wasn't any need to grab a copy.

[Lhisa]

If one book could change your religious outlook then, in my opinion you are not strong in your faith. So, the answer to the question, for me, is no.

I completely agree with this. Just because someone says that this is the way something is does not mean that you should blindly follow, who is to say that it was not planted or that exact purpose?

while I agree that this book should not be able to change christian faith, I disagree on the beatdown on the strength of one's faith. Please remember that even Hitler, Trump, Deatheaters and whitewalkers all have unyielding faith in their beliefs. A change in faith and belief is not always bad.

I do agree that a change in faith is not always bad but the four examples that you listed are all groups that aim for and desire the death, oppression and many cases the elimination of others. This is not what Christianity represents. Christianity is about forgiveness, healing, life and love. Putting it in the same group with murderers, racists and hypocrites does not seem far. I'm not saying that it is perfect, nothing is. At the same time, I don't agree with the comparison.