Originally posted by DonVitoCorleone:
Any book that tells people what's right and what's wrong, and encourages blind faith over what makes sense, is evil and dangerous.
That's your (misguided) interpretation of what is being said in those particular passages of the Old Testament (did you happen to turn to the other half of the book...you know, the
New Testament?). You're interpreting that the story of Noah's Ark is one of a destructive, hateful God who punishes nonbelievers and sinners. First of all, the Old Testament is really "wrath of God" type stuff. Second of all, the more common (and sensible) interpretation would be the fact that it is Noah (and his families) unflinching faith in God that they are saved when the rest of the world is blotted out. Third, define "what makes sense," since you throw this out there.
I suggest that you actually go back and
read the entire good book, instead of making such asinine statements. While it is certainly your opinion, I think you'll find most (sensible) people would disagree with you.
But then again...what exactly would be your idea of a good book?