Don't read the bible before going to sleep, it makes for some rather screwed up dreams. Without fail.
samarium62
Jan 14
Discussion
Hi Rex Not sure if I should post here or email.. My husband recently started listening to your podcast and had it on in the car and I caught an episode when you were discussing how pagan beliefs were incorporated into Christianity...this is always portrayed as some kind of negative when in reality the whole of Christianity is based on the conglomeration of previous religions, literature, and ideas.
For instance the creation of man story, the snake & the apple, Noah's flood, these were all original stories in "The Epic of Gilgamesh" one of the earliest known literary works. The flood story is point by point identical. Jesus coming back from the dead is also a reoccurring theme in religions of the time.
You seem very knowledgeable and open to discussion, have you read the book "The God Delusion" by Dawkins? It was eye-opening, still searching for the person who can answer the questions that book poses. So, I am wondering why you are a Christian and not a Buddhist or Agnostic? How do you justify many of the immoral teachings of the bible?
I found your podcasts entertaining, especially the societal collapse one and discussing eating hamsters (LOL), good stuff. Keep up the good work!
So, you're going to leave us hanging, eh? If you're feel like sharing, fill us in under Kacie's "What Dreams are Made Of"!
If I remember, I may, for some of them. The Old Testament can be a really head twister.
I have not noticed. Actually, I have heard opposite. Some people report they sleep better, if they read the bible before going to sleep.
I read the bible virtually every time I'm putting kids to sleep. My 8-years-old son is now listening the whole thing for third time already. We have those bible story books for kids also, but I think it's better to read the stories as they are.