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Originally Posted by GeoffC
And the perfect reason why the Bible and others are likely not the word of God as suggested by some religious fanatics...in defence of their fanaticism...
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Yes, the Bible and other documents were "translated" when transcribed, by whoever was in power at the time... primarily to make sure all those religious people were believing and doing exactly what the people in power wanted them to do. Among the earliest major examples, Romans merged the emerging Christian religion into the Roman culture by creating Catholicism, essentially based on existing Roman law and mores.
(This is not to say that the "Word of God" is not in there anymore... just that the details have been altered to fit those in power.)
This is a great class... and to think, all I expected out of this thread was a light-spirited debate on the shape of the world! I'll be right back, after I score some wings and a frapp down on the quad!