Ray: I agree - the bible is difficult to read and is subject to interpretation. However, you must have been reading the old testament. The new testament is more about love and forgiveness, and less about violence. Unfortunately, it is still difficult to read and understand, and still subject to interpretation, as is all communication. Wendy -----Original Message----- From: Parkinson's Information Exchange Network [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of rayilynlee Sent: Saturday, April 09, 2005 2:05 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Bible- caution -religious. The Bible never did make any sense to me when I first read it at age 6, it still doesn't. It reflects a tribal, angry, smiting, jealous God that I just can't identify with. maybe that 'identification" is the key to belief. All those hairy, begatting guys just don't appeal to me as the last word. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn