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Originally Posted by desertgrandma
I treasure the bible for the good things it teaches us.....mainly the 10 commandments.
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[Possible ignition of flamewar on]
Wow... really?
I would probably go for some of the more loving commandments of the new testament like "love thy neighbour" instead. I have difficulty understanding why people would choose justice instead of compassion. Judgement instead of forgiveness.
Can't really see how the christian message corresponds with the old testament and it's vengeful god.
But maybe that's just me.
[flaming off]
On topic:
I thoroughly hated Pillars of the earth by Follett. I thought the setbacks would never end. And I have trouble with antagonists being described not just as evil, but evil incarnate. It's not enough that the antagonist rapes and pillages, we have to read about how his favourite hobby is torturing cats etc.
Black vs. white is seldom interesting literature imo.