Whenever we read the obscene stories, the voluptuous debaucheries, the cruel and torturous executions, the unrelenting vindictiveness, with which more than half the Bible is filled, it would be more consistent that we called it the word of a demon, than the word of God. It is a history of wickedness, that has served to corrupt and brutalize mankind; and, for my part, I sincerely detest it, as I detest everything that is cruel. Thomas Paine
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The Bible is full of violence, cruelty and vindictiveness. It is written in language that often goes beyond the comprehension of most people. It is important to remember that the Bible was written by humans who, like us, were prone to feel anger, jealousy and greed. The Bible was written by men who did not know how to forgive.

It is full of stories where people are unfairly treated or even unfairly murdered. They are stories of wars, rumors of wars and stories of jealous people seeking their revenge on others.

Source: The Age Of Reason

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