An alternative to "The Bible"
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atheismandraceThe Good Book: A Humanist Bible By AC Greyling
AC Greyling is a British Atheist who decided that a humanist version to religious holy books was needed, and he set out to write one. The book is based on Western and Eastern sources. My first warning bell for this thing is the fact that I see no women or people of color mentioned as inspiration in the reviews that I have eagerly perused on the subject. However, I am very curious to see what he has to say. Amazon allows you to search the book, and I must say, I like the use of language, and I am thoroughly enchanted with his version of Genesis, though I am annoyed with the use of the word "man" to refer to "humanity". Therefore, I am going to acquire the book, read it and blog it chapter by chapter, giving my thoughts on his sources, and what he chooses to say, and what he leaves out. Starting in August, I think. In the meantime, have an speech:
A.C. Grayling: The Good Book
AC Greyling is a British Atheist who decided that a humanist version to religious holy books was needed, and he set out to write one. The book is based on Western and Eastern sources. My first warning bell for this thing is the fact that I see no women or people of color mentioned as inspiration in the reviews that I have eagerly perused on the subject. However, I am very curious to see what he has to say. Amazon allows you to search the book, and I must say, I like the use of language, and I am thoroughly enchanted with his version of Genesis, though I am annoyed with the use of the word "man" to refer to "humanity". Therefore, I am going to acquire the book, read it and blog it chapter by chapter, giving my thoughts on his sources, and what he chooses to say, and what he leaves out. Starting in August, I think. In the meantime, have an speech:
A.C. Grayling: The Good Book
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Date: 2011-07-25 08:18 am (UTC)