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May-27-2005 14:58

Did you know that . . . . ? I am posting facts about religious people and saints. Why don't you? Share some. This could be a great discussion on popes, nuns, saints etc.

May-29-2005 23:43

Daniella, yes, I do believe in fasting. In my life time I have fasted many times. Sometimes for as long as one meal, and up to a maxium of 20 days. I've always tried to fast when I felt impressed of the Lord to do so. It is very dangerous to fast long periods of time without feeling led of the Lord. I've always tried to be obedient when I felt the need to fast. I'm not quite sure what you mean when you say moral dieting and starvation. But, I do believe that we live in a world that is diet crazy and yes, people literally starve themselves for the sole purpose of quote, "looking good".

May-30-2005 08:41

For a very cynical view read Spike Milligans version of the Old Testament. He has a humourous way of pointing out the more inconsistant points in the old testament.

Jun-1-2005 19:00

Thats neat you also read The Book of Mormon, Blaise Joshua. I think it really helps/clarifies the teachings that the zillion religions have taken a zillion ways.

I was wondering: Who translated the Jehovah Witness's Bible?

Jun-2-2005 02:23

P.Rockwell: I can't really claim to actively read The Book of Mormon. About four years, two LDS Sisters called at my house and conducted me through their lessons, and after they moved away two Elders continued to call. I have a Book of Mormon as well as some other LDS literature. I read the tagged sections that the Sisters asked me to read, but I haven't really gone over it since then.

Regarding the JW's Bible, my copy says it was translated by the New World Translation Committee.

Actually, while we're on the topic of Bibles, and as there are some avid readers here, I'd like to recommend the Bible as a cracking read! No, no, I'm serious : o ) Some years ago, I read a book that discussed some of the greatest works of literature in the English language, and I made myself a goal of reading every one it detailed. So, starting at Genesis, I began reading the Bible and it's just brilliant. OK, some book are really boring (Numbers and Lamentations spring to mind), but other like Genesis, Exodus and Esther and actually (yes, it's true!) quite exciting : o )

Jun-2-2005 03:52

Or get a Bible guide. That's what I did, it goes through the whole lot in modern terms, and tells you which bits of the Bible to read to get the picture. It really brings it to life! There are some Hollywood worthy stories in there, it's just hard to find them sometimes through the language and the culture of the time.

Jun-2-2005 10:41

I haven't been on the boards for a while and just read through this whole thread b/c I found it fascinating. There are a lot of differing & interesting views. I love that they can be discussed without anger as sometimes happens with religous topics.
I am a christian & have met many people of differing faiths, some of the most sincere are in faiths other than mine. I am glad that God can see our hearts and knows us no matter what church we belong to.
My favorite book in the Bible would have to be the book of Hebrews. I always find something new and inspiring when I read it. What is your favorite area if you have one? Just curious.

Jun-2-2005 11:01

It's been a while since I read the Bible, but the books that stand out to me are:

1) Genesis - It has the best start in literate history ... 'In the beginning..'!
2) Exodus - Full of plagues, smiting and so forth!
3) Esther - Enough intrigue and subversive plotting to satisfy any sleuth.
4) Nehemiah - A great story about courage in the face of adversity.
5) James - To me, rather than being entertaining, this is a book that in a few short chapters contains some profound wisdom.

Jun-2-2005 19:31

I love Proverbs & Psalms, and of course all scriptures in general. The only boring parts is the "who begat who"...lol.

Jun-2-2005 21:29

I agree DaRu! Blaise Joshua I will have to reread James I don't remember it well enough, but your statement makes me want to take another look.

Did you know that there is one chapter of Proverbs for everyday of the month? I read them that way a few times finding different ones that spoke to me each month. Kind of interesting. :)

Jun-7-2005 15:21

Cool. James would probably bemy favorite. Its true he has got a lot of wisdom. And he didn't learn it early, James-the brother of Jesus through Mary and Joseph- was not converted until after the Resurection. James 1:5 is one of the staples of the LDS faith.
And your exactly right about the Hollywood worthy plots in the scriptures Llolly. (Although we probably couldn't go and see them because of the rating :)
I actually just finished writing a piece of music called "Lamoni." Its taken from The Book of Mormon, The Book of Alma. It will be premiered at Bard College New York in July.