Originally posted by RBHILLThe data on this issue looks to be fairly sparse and not particularly reliable, but what little data I am able to find suggests that there is a lower percentage of the total atheist population in prison than the percentage of the total Christian population that are in prison.
Bibles aren't allowed in schools anymore but are encouraged in prison. If kids were allowed to read it at school, they might not end up in prison. 1 in 33 are in the criminal justice system. Average taxpayer dollars per prisoner per year Burdenis this $32,179.
http://justicefellowship.org/
I am not sure this data is good enough to draw a conclusion from, but if we were to draw a conclusion from it, it would be that Christians are more likely than atheists to be in prison.
www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2013/07/16/what-percentage-of-prisoners-are-atheists-its-a-lot-smaller-than-we-ever-imagined/
Originally posted by RBHILLAren't allowed?
Bibles aren't allowed in schools anymore but are encouraged in prison. If kids were allowed to read it at school, they might not end up in prison. 1 in 33 are in the criminal justice system. Average taxpayer dollars per prisoner per year Burdenis this $32,179.
http://justicefellowship.org/
Last I checked you could still start up bible studies on your own time on school premises. The school can't officially run one, however.
Has this changed? Do I need to update my info?
Originally posted by RBHILLGod didn't write the bible.
Bibles aren't allowed in schools anymore but are encouraged in prison. If kids were allowed to read it at school, they might not end up in prison. 1 in 33 are in the criminal justice system. Average taxpayer dollars per prisoner per year Burdenis this $32,179.
http://justicefellowship.org/
Originally posted by avalanchethecatThe Bible is a book that contains 66 books which is the Word of God.
God didn't write the bible.
What? Did you think God would take up pen and paper and write the book directly Himself? No. God inspired 40 men over a period of about 1500 years to write what God intends for man to know about Him and His purposes.
It's a no brainer! That's how it works. The sooner you get that into your head the sooner you can stop making erroneous statements about something you know nothing about.
Originally posted by BigDoggProblemSome Christains are worried about their religious liberties as defined by the constitution.
Aren't allowed?
Last I checked you could still start up bible studies on your own time on school premises. The school can't officially run one, however.
Has this changed? Do I need to update my info?
I think they would be better off focusing on their religious liberties as defined by the Word of God.
Originally posted by BigDoggProblemFunny thing is I kinda thought that you would say that.
Thanks for answering my question. 😞
I think if you understood what I meant you would see the answer. Separation of church and state is only political. No one can restrict a persons ability to practice their faith in this country. Certainly not the government.
Some Christians though claim otherwise.
Originally posted by josephwIf it was all so crystal clear why are there different
The Bible is a book that contains 66 books which is the Word of God.
bibles? Why can't the holy books be agreed upon?
ANSWER: Because men chose what to put in the bible and what
to leave out. Even if you believe in a god there is no reason
to believe all of the bible is god's word (or even any of it)
edit: btw: What do you consider the bible? Which one are we talking about?
Originally posted by wolfgang59ANSWER: Men are a rebellious bunch and choose to believe what they wants to believe.
If it was all so crystal clear why are there different
bibles? Why can't the holy books be agreed upon?
ANSWER: Because men chose what to put in the bible and what
to leave out. [b]Even if you believe in a god there is no reason
to believe all of the bible is god's word (or even any of it)
edit: btw: What do you consider the bible? Which one are we talking about?[/b]
Originally posted by josephwDoesn't your holy, holy book contain different stories concerning the birth of Jesus. Did your god "inspire" people to write different scenarios for this "event" ??
The Bible is a book that contains 66 books which is the Word of God.
What? Did you think God would take up pen and paper and write the book directly Himself? No. God inspired 40 men over a period of about 1500 years to write what God intends for man to know about Him and His purposes.
It's a no brainer! That's how it works. The sooner you get that into yo ...[text shortened]... head the sooner you can stop making erroneous statements about something you know nothing about.
It's another no brainer, lol. 🙄
Originally posted by RBHILLyou do realize you linked to the whole site and not just your data, right?
Bibles aren't allowed in schools anymore but are encouraged in prison. If kids were allowed to read it at school, they might not end up in prison. 1 in 33 are in the criminal justice system. Average taxpayer dollars per prisoner per year Burdenis this $32,179.
http://justicefellowship.org/
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Originally posted by caissad4You have Matthew's account in Matthew 1:18 -25 with an additional word about him being visited by a group of Gentile sages in Matthew 2:1-12 and Herod's persecution and additional material in chapter 2.
Doesn't your holy, holy book contain different stories concerning the birth of Jesus. Did your god "inspire" people to write different scenarios for this "event" ??
It's another no brainer, lol. 🙄
And you have the account in the Gospel of Luke chapters 1 through essentially the end of chapter 2.
Now what are your differences which concern you ?
Why cannot there be two accounts of an important historic event which do not mention all the same details ?
So where does your problem exist in the "holy, holy book contain different stories concerning the birth of Jesus" ?
PS - you'll have to stop rolling your eyes long enough to actually read the words clearly.