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Author Topic:   Atheist Appreciation of Biblical Wisdom and Inspiration
Straggler
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10-29-2010 1:05 PM


Atheist Appreciation of Biblical Wisdom and Inspiration
My knowledge of the bible is limited and (it has to be admitted) largely shaped by my exposure in opposition to various EvC style debates. To me it has primarily been a reference source rather than a book that I have read for it’s narrative or wisdom or inspiration. So..
Given that I am neither seeking nor likely to be converted, given that I accept the historical importance of the bible to Western civilisation and can appreciate the worth of understanding it in that context - How would those who consider the bible to be a source of wisdom and inspiration suggest that I, as a non-believer, appreciate the more inspirational and timeless wisdom aspects of it?
Are there particular passages that I can be directed to as being of significant timeless wisdom and meaning? Are there particular parts that even a die hard atheist can point to as being inspirational and insightful?
If those with more biblical knowledge than I were to try and pinpoint the parts of the bible that they think stand out as significant regardless of ones belief which parts would they direct me to? And why?
I am not really in a position to dispute people's choices on this so this is more an opportunity for advice and discussion with those I am normally rampantly disagreeing with as far as I am concerned. But biblicists should feel free to rampantly disagree with each other if the mood takes them.
Edited by Straggler, : No reason given.

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