Yeah, I’m not American and English isn’t my first language.
Because of this I was never aware of how many English translations of the bible there are. I also don’t understand how anyone would want to stick to a translation as old and outdated as the KJV when we have multiple more modern and likely more accurate translations available today.
Yet SOMEHOW these American conservatives swear by the KJV and refuse to accept that other translations are likely more accurate and better to use.
Some even believe the KJV is the only perfect translation apparently. No other translation is allowed or even considered. I saw a video of a pastor saying that the KJV fixes the source texts. Wtf kinda logic is that?
To put it simply, the don’t like the teachings of Jesus. What they want is a metaphysical justification for oppressing other people. It’s a tool of the privileged and the powerful - the very ones Jesus spoke out against. :)
Yeah I recently got into reading my bible more and so far I love what I’m reading about Jesus and his teachings. I think he’d be very upset if he had to meet most of his “followers”, though.
Jesus-from-Matthew (you know, the one written closest to the alleged events) is definitely my least-disliked NT main character.
Too bad Jesus-from-John (and fucking Paul) are who actually gets worshipped.
The bit where Matthew-Jesus says that preachers are like whitewashed tombs, shining on the outside and crawling with the most disgusting filth on the inside… 🧑🏼🍳🤌🏼
Jesus has a massive punishment kink pretty much across the board; for a character who is pitched as bringing universal love, he’s really really into describing exactly how he’s going to throw most people into an endless pit of burning shit.
There’s good stuff too, including excellent sales advice (parable of the fig tree, the mustard seeds).
Don’t say that too loudly. Most of them have such a hard-on for Roman times and anything military that being called a Roman soldier might just make them think they’re some kind of modern-day warrior instead of recognising it for the insult it’s meant to be.
Yeah, I’m not American and English isn’t my first language.
Because of this I was never aware of how many English translations of the bible there are. I also don’t understand how anyone would want to stick to a translation as old and outdated as the KJV when we have multiple more modern and likely more accurate translations available today.
Yet SOMEHOW these American conservatives swear by the KJV and refuse to accept that other translations are likely more accurate and better to use.
Some even believe the KJV is the only perfect translation apparently. No other translation is allowed or even considered. I saw a video of a pastor saying that the KJV fixes the source texts. Wtf kinda logic is that?
Sorry for the rant. Feel free to ignore it.
Don’t apologize, you’re spot on.
To put it simply, the don’t like the teachings of Jesus. What they want is a metaphysical justification for oppressing other people. It’s a tool of the privileged and the powerful - the very ones Jesus spoke out against. :)
Yeah I recently got into reading my bible more and so far I love what I’m reading about Jesus and his teachings. I think he’d be very upset if he had to meet most of his “followers”, though.
Jesus-from-Matthew (you know, the one written closest to the alleged events) is definitely my least-disliked NT main character.
Too bad Jesus-from-John (and fucking Paul) are who actually gets worshipped.
The bit where Matthew-Jesus says that preachers are like whitewashed tombs, shining on the outside and crawling with the most disgusting filth on the inside… 🧑🏼🍳🤌🏼
Mark is the generally-recognized first Gospel to be written, from which Matthew and Luke get some of their material
Still gotta check out each version. I’ve only read Luke so far. Looking forward to comparing Matthew and John now.
Jesus has a massive punishment kink pretty much across the board; for a character who is pitched as bringing universal love, he’s really really into describing exactly how he’s going to throw most people into an endless pit of burning shit.
There’s good stuff too, including excellent sales advice (parable of the fig tree, the mustard seeds).
I need to remember to keep an open mind while I read. More than just religion and faith to be learned here.
Yeah unfortunately they are the pharisees and Roman soldiers of the 21st century.
Don’t say that too loudly. Most of them have such a hard-on for Roman times and anything military that being called a Roman soldier might just make them think they’re some kind of modern-day warrior instead of recognising it for the insult it’s meant to be.