Now that sounds like a ravishing theme for a book, Chrystal! A collection of vivid scenarios that could end Christianity or any other popular religion. Although, I would still imagine it in the Sci-Fi genre.Chrystal Oaks wrote: ↑18 May 2019, 00:36 This one little book (or rather, short dissertation)...end Christianity? Nope. I keep thinking up scenarios where this could be possible, and....nothing. A major catastrophic event could take place and I'm not sure it would even end then.
Do you think this book marks the end or christianity?
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People will still believe. But it's over. Lots of people believe in a lot of things that do not happen to be true. (The author)centfie wrote: ↑21 May 2019, 12:02 The Gnosticism ideas in the book can challenge some people who don't have strong faith. Sure, a few people will be influenced to end their affiliation with Christianity. However, it will not end Christianity. Christianity has been questioned and challenged from time immemorial, but it has not ended.
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Although I agree with you that this book probably won't have an impact on Christianity, a lot of people do believe in Christianity to begin with because of one book (or two, if you count Old Testament and New Testament separately). I think a single book can make a huge impact when faith is involved. I just don't think this one is going to be one of those.
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Excellent point.Although it seems unlikely that this book will end Christianity, we should ALL remember that Christianity was spread by ONE BOOK, the BIBLE. If this book fails to down Goliath(christianity), then hopefully one will in the future.Washboard wrote: ↑23 May 2019, 23:21Although I agree with you that this book probably won't have an impact on Christianity, a lot of people do believe in Christianity to begin with because of one book (or two, if you count Old Testament and New Testament separately). I think a single book can make a huge impact when faith is involved. I just don't think this one is going to be one of those.
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Your question raises an important subject. Many psychologists, sociologists, archaeologists believe that religion arose out of psychological need to feel important. One answer to your question is that no, no book will be the end of religion. However, you spoke only of Christianity. Simply put, religion is in the eye of the beholder. Christianity may still meet it's demise one day, but it is not because of this book. Misreading Judas was published approximately 2.5 years ago and did not add very much to the biblical literary community.
It is funny that you ask if this book marks the end of Christianity. Christianity is still going strong. Religion in general is still going strong. New ways of thinking are constantly changing Christianity so that it feels new and good to the newer generations.
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You're right! I didn't even think about turning this idea into a book (should have because of love for books), but it would be interesting. I agree that it would have to be considered a Sci-Fi book. Maybe there are some available to read, if not, one or more could be written.InStoree wrote: ↑23 May 2019, 12:14Now that sounds like a ravishing theme for a book, Chrystal! A collection of vivid scenarios that could end Christianity or any other popular religion. Although, I would still imagine it in the Sci-Fi genre.Chrystal Oaks wrote: ↑18 May 2019, 00:36 This one little book (or rather, short dissertation)...end Christianity? Nope. I keep thinking up scenarios where this could be possible, and....nothing. A major catastrophic event could take place and I'm not sure it would even end then.
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You raise some excellent points. The idea of religion having developed to satisfy the psychological need of importance makes sense, because once individuals feel important than it's a slippery-slope to thinking it's okay to control and belittle others. As far as Christianity changing, I agree. It's changed in my lifetime and sometimes wonder how much it has changed over the two millennia.alicia_fountain wrote: ↑24 May 2019, 18:03 Hi Julius,
Your question raises an important subject. Many psychologists, sociologists, archaeologists believe that religion arose out of psychological need to feel important. One answer to your question is that no, no book will be the end of religion. However, you spoke only of Christianity. Simply put, religion is in the eye of the beholder. Christianity may still meet it's demise one day, but it is not because of this book. Misreading Judas was published approximately 2.5 years ago and did not add very much to the biblical literary community.
It is funny that you ask if this book marks the end of Christianity. Christianity is still going strong. Religion in general is still going strong. New ways of thinking are constantly changing Christianity so that it feels new and good to the newer generations.
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However, not every Christian is going to read this book, and even for those that do, I think it is safe to say, based on the responses on this thread alone, most are not going to accept the author's conclusions.
As many have mentioned, there have been numerous threats to Christianity over the years, including ones that have come from differing translations of the Bible. Just think about how many different versions are in use right now!
As a non religious person, I find these arguments fascinating, but did not feel the author supported them well enough for me to fully accept them. I would like to see an actual Biblical scholar take this up and respond, just because I think the debate would be incredibly enlightening.
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Indeed, those who are not book's fans will miss the so-called end of Christianity! But, what if the book is so good that a movie will be produced, and then some soundtracks with the same message, and then t-shirts, pens, pillows and so on? The book will spread like a virus and eliminate the Christians, one by one. And even so, I still think that there will be one or two who would have missed the lesson.
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