The Bible (New Testament)

The New Testament is like The Empire Strikes Back. It's a sequel that is quoted and often more enjoyed than the original. This book, though often contradictory (read Old Testament post) has alot better morals and beliefs to it than it's first half when it talks about Jesus. Then, the story shows the early church. The accounts aren't very believable or moral as the Jesus story, but bearable enough to pass them off as a direct to dvd style sequel. Then the book takes an interesting twist with Paul's letters. These letters, which openly condemn homosexuality and say that women must obey their husbands like a child is very disturbing. I don't understand how such a follower of Jesus can change teachings of peace and love into hate and sexism. After baring through Paul and other early church founders letters, we get to Revelations, a.k.a. Apocalypse. This story, which can be extremely difficult to comprehend, shows how God will allow the most gruesome disaster to the claim the lives of billions of people, some of which will then spend an eternity in hell. Just as you thought that god had controlled his anger issues, he suddenly relapses into a violent fit. If one wants a good source of morals and virtues, the Jefferson Bible is a much better suggestion. Rating- The New Testament 4.5/10 OK