Read a Goddamn Book!

#1 2003-09-17, 01:52

You hear me say that. But it occurs to me that I've rarely if ever recommended some actual books. So here, try some of these on for size before you say stupid things. And hey, maybe you can find a hole I missed and bust my chops here online. Heh, that'll be the day. Happy reading, kids.

"Atheism: The Case Against God" - the basic text on atheism. It's a pretty good treatment of the subject, though it seems to focus an inordinate amount of attention on Christianity.

"Christianity on Trial" - An excellent defense of Christianity's good works in the world, and it avoids getting into the theological debate. A quality historical text.

The Bible - Skim through it at least once. And get down and really study important books like Job and the Gospels.

"The Myth Maker - Paul and the Invention of Christianity" - the best general discussion I've read of the gradual growth of the Savior Cult called Christianity.

"Nonzero: The Logic of Human Destiny" - the author is actually a grudging theist, but the text is a demolition par excellence of the Daniel Quinn types.

#2 2003-09-17, 05:43

Bump. You kids need to read this shit.

ChaosWyrm · #3 2003-09-17, 06:02

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quote:Originally posted by Armed&Angry:

"The Myth Maker - Paul and the Invention of Christianity" - the best general discussion I've read of the gradual growth of the Savior Cult called Christianity.

See also:

"The Christian Conspiracy" by Dr. L. David Moore - This book details the founding of the Christian church from ground zero through the ecumenical councils and into present day with all it's schizms and factions.

eBlip · #4 2003-09-17, 11:53

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quote:Originally posted by Armed&Angry:

You hear me say that. But it occurs to me that I've rarely if ever recommended some actual books. So here, try some of these on for size before you say stupid things. And hey, maybe you can find a hole I missed and bust my chops here online. Heh, that'll be the day. Happy reading, kids.

"Atheism: The Case Against God" - the basic text on atheism. It's a pretty good treatment of the subject, though it seems to focus an inordinate amount of attention on Christianity.

"Christianity on Trial" - An excellent defense of Christianity's good works in the world, and it avoids getting into the theological debate. A quality historical text.

The Bible - Skim through it at least once. And get down and really study important books like Job and the Gospels.

"The Myth Maker - Paul and the Invention of Christianity" - the best general discussion I've read of the gradual growth of the Savior Cult called Christianity.

"Nonzero: The Logic of Human Destiny" - the author is actually a grudging theist, but the text is a demolition par excellence of the Daniel Quinn types.

WOW! HOW EXCITING.....i cant wait to get stuck in.

theres gonna be some really exciting evenings ahead.......

rolling all over my living room floor laughing in floods of tears.........

sides splitting...

but on a more serious note......im sure these are interesting books to anyone interested in general religious thought...

but as you well know by now......not for me im afraid....but its nice of you to put some of your sources up nevertheless.

#5 2003-09-17, 20:15

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quote:Originally posted by ChaosWyrm:

"The Christian Conspiracy" by Dr. L. David Moore - This book details the founding of the Christian church from ground zero through the ecumenical councils and into present day with all it's schizms and factions.

I shall have to pick that one up. As for you, eBlip, if you're not willing to read a few books now and then, don't be surprised when people call you a dumbass. Because, well, you are.

crunked · #6 2003-09-22, 18:14

I'm not always able to log on to Totse, so therefore I miss out on many conversations.

Armed & Angry, from the gist of your post I take it, you are theist. Just curious, what is the meaning of dropping the A ?

Books are simply a persons illustrations and ideas on how they perceive a subject.

I suggest reading the book, En Route to Global Occupation by Gary Kah, or that last publication of William Cooper, the one about the White Horse or Dramatic Prophecies of the Great Pyramids by Benavides.

#7 2003-09-22, 19:44

Um... what? No, I'm an atheist. I just realize that certain religions, despite their falsity, have had a positive effect on human society. If you knew I meant this, and were just being a smartass, then wake up and realize that the world doesn't consist of neat, black and white concepts. Otherwise, I hope this clarifies things.

As for your reading selections... I'll head down to the library and check on those when I get a chance. At the moment, my plate is sorta full with reading - gotta finish "Atlas Shrugged," polish off "Europe: A History," and then reread certain portions of "The New Dealer's War" in preparation for an encroaching argument. I'll get to them, gimme some time.

Syko · #8 2003-09-23, 02:24

I siggest to a lot of you non christians, read a king james bible. The wording is a pain, but it gives you an idea of the meaning of the bible. Not some one's interpretation.

Other then that, I suggest the thordo bodel, don't know if I spelt it right though.

crunked · #9 2003-09-23, 16:43

No, not being a smartass. I'm not an atheist, so I don't understand the reasoning.

As far as I am concerned, its all going on right now, two forces, 21st century style.

#10 2003-09-23, 16:46

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quote:Originally posted by Syko:

I siggest to a lot of you non christians, read a king james bible. The wording is a pain, but it gives you an idea of the meaning of the bible. Not some one's interpretation.

Other then that, I suggest the thordo bodel, don't know if I spelt it right though.

Yeah, because the King James Bible is closest to the original meaning. It's a mistranslation of a mistranslation of a historically fallacial sequel to the mistranslated version of the Hebrew Bible. Yup, that's a goddamn unimpeachable source.