For those that believe in the literal truth of the Bible (a large percentage of Americans, by most measures), this page on Scary Bible Quotes should be enlightening. The Christian Bible has never been at a loss for bigotry, racism, sexism, or just plan old-fashioned violence. God, apparently, is all-powerful but not above being jealous, vindictive and capricious.
I found it entertaining that the authorship of the page is attributed to God (as quoted in the Bible). However, be sure to read the Introduction by editor Michael Huemer. The Q & A provides links for viewing the passages in context. My favorite: In response to the common question “I hate you”, Huemer responds:
All of the hostile messages I have received about Scary Bible Quotes appear to be from Christians. If you genuinely believe the Bible is the word of God, you should be happy, not angry, that I am helping to spread the word of God. If, on the other hand, you think that my page is anti-Christian, then that seems to me a tacit admission that some of the statements in the Bible are so difficult to believe that merely reproducing a collection of them serves to undermine Christianity.
Fortunately, most Christians seem to follow only those teachings that are congruent with their own ambitions and prejudices. Perhaps one should no longer quote The Good Book?
storbakken said,
July 30, 2007 at 8:32 pm
Thanks for sharing those verses. God is good.
dman42 said,
September 25, 2007 at 12:05 am
god isnt above being jealous…it even quotes jesus in the bible saying “i am a jealous and vengfull god” while hes talking about not worshiping false gods
jesusblogger said,
May 5, 2008 at 7:21 am
Hmm… quotes need to be used in their proper context.
jesusblogger said,
May 5, 2008 at 7:29 am
Just read the quotes and many are taken out of their context.
ed said,
May 22, 2008 at 2:13 pm
I agree with what you’re saying totally – all I can say is that way too many people take the bible literally… but then the majority of Christians haven’t even read the Bible!
hostilitywithhumour said,
August 21, 2008 at 11:14 pm
I’m christian and I’ve read the bible…some of it….I swear it was more than two lines!!! No seriously though thank you for showing the scary bible quotes page I’m writting an apocaliptic utopian story with a philosophical message and can’t be bothered thinking up my own stuff so I’m just taking stuff from god he won’t mind its not like stealings a sin
hostilitywithhumour said,
August 21, 2008 at 11:28 pm
btw does anyone know wtf this means
(jesus speaking)
John 5:31 If I testify about myself, my testimony is not valid.
John 8:14 Even if I testify on my own behalf, my testimony is valid.
Mike said,
August 31, 2008 at 5:31 pm
Try Jesus, if you don’t like him, Satin will always take you back…
Bob said,
September 11, 2008 at 12:48 am
Great site! The sooner we leave the dark ages of religion behind the better.
Bob said,
September 11, 2008 at 12:51 am
Religion is a lie! Try science… all truth, no judgement!
hostilitywithhumour said,
September 17, 2008 at 5:05 am
religion is not a lie because its not religion you have a problem with but the stupid people who believe it and the smart people who benefit from the stupid people and then there are the annoying stupid people who think creationism is real religion is not a lie some of the information and beliefs religion displays are lies.
also I notice everyone bags out christinanity how come no one ever bags out scientology? its funner to do and you get a bigger more dangerous reaction also its just so fun to go into a scientology building and start resiting the xeno story
Luke S said,
February 24, 2009 at 1:27 am
“Hmm… quotes need to be used in their proper context.”
-Why would one need to put something like Exodus 35:2 (first example I saw on a very long list) into context? What possible context could justify or at least even come close to making such an action permissible?
-Are we then asked to just simply cherry pick which ones to comply with and which ones to dismiss as “old fashioned” or “outdated traditions”? Isn’t that a slap in the face of God? “Dear lord, I follow your every word… except this one… and this one… and this one… and this one… and kill my own son? Nah.. and this one…”
rev said,
April 30, 2009 at 8:06 am
its funner to do and you get a bigger more dangerous reaction also its just so fun to go into a scientology building and start resiting the xeno story
This isn’t Christianity?
Quotes by…God « Go Earth! said,
May 29, 2009 at 2:33 pm
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Mojo said,
September 4, 2009 at 3:48 am
OK “Ed”, tell me how to non-literally interpret Deuteronomy’s statement that those with mangled testicles are unable to ascend to heaven? By “balls” does god here refer to “courage”, like some sort of crude frat-bro? One of many examples. You’re not interpreting the bible metaphorically, your just not interpreting the parts you dislike.
James said,
September 13, 2009 at 9:24 am
Few Americans take the bible literally. I have always been an Atheist and have discussed religion with hundreds of people both young and old and I can guarantee that despite statistics, few Christians have a literal interpretation of the bible.