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Bible Bullies: How Fundamentalists Got The Good Book So Wrong
Chapters discuss misogyny, sexual diversity, child abuse, intelligent design, social programs, and family planning, in the process revealing specific targets of Bible bullies and their misguided use of Scripture in their assault on their victims. After identifying the salient traits of Bible bullies and how they attack their victims, the book discusses the bullies’ MO—how they operate. Not content with abusing just the victims in their own hometown, the Bible bullies seek to expand their personal power through political means, by arguing against separation of church and state and pushing for an exclusively Christian nation. The final chapters reveal the crucial rift in the New Testament that laid the groundwork for those seeking to distort the message of peace and love brought by Jesus.
206 pages, Paperback
First published March 28, 2013
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May 20, 2020
That was a waste of time. There is nothing controversial about this book at all. It reads like a culmination of every Facebook meme from the past 20 years: Fundemementists don't acknowledge science and, therefore, are not fit for modern political debate. That's so 2010. Anyone with a brain knows this.
It is also a misrepresentation of the Bible which is an ancient artifact full of myth, stories, legends, and poetry. Of all the Christians I know, from Catholics to Mormons, not one believes it should be taken 100% literally. It's ancient. 21st century Christians understand, and accept, the science of gender, modern parenting techniques, the theory of evolution, etc. They understand that the Bible is an ancient document not relevant to most political discourse.
The actual fundamentalists that are being attacked are already their own worst enemies. They are victims of brainwashing. The modern world terrifies them. They are reactionary.
A true liberal or a true Christian should try to help them break the shackles of ignorant parents and preachers instead of castigating them for their desperate attempts to keep their worldview from being destroyed by frightening modernism.
The authors take the low road. Instead of analyzing and understanding, they attack. In 10 years, this will be seen for what it is: cringeworthy liberal propaganda, the kind of thing that they claim to be against. The authors are the real bullies. This makes me embarrassed to be part of the far left.
It is also a misrepresentation of the Bible which is an ancient artifact full of myth, stories, legends, and poetry. Of all the Christians I know, from Catholics to Mormons, not one believes it should be taken 100% literally. It's ancient. 21st century Christians understand, and accept, the science of gender, modern parenting techniques, the theory of evolution, etc. They understand that the Bible is an ancient document not relevant to most political discourse.
The actual fundamentalists that are being attacked are already their own worst enemies. They are victims of brainwashing. The modern world terrifies them. They are reactionary.
A true liberal or a true Christian should try to help them break the shackles of ignorant parents and preachers instead of castigating them for their desperate attempts to keep their worldview from being destroyed by frightening modernism.
The authors take the low road. Instead of analyzing and understanding, they attack. In 10 years, this will be seen for what it is: cringeworthy liberal propaganda, the kind of thing that they claim to be against. The authors are the real bullies. This makes me embarrassed to be part of the far left.
June 7, 2013
In their controversial new book, C. Arthur Ellis and Leslie Ellis exposed “hate mongering Bible bullies for what they are” and “arm potential victims against these hate-filled pseudo-Christians who give real Christians a bad name.” Bible Bullies: How Fundamentalists Got The Good Book So Wrong explores the critical topics that helps Christians recognize these bullies while providing the ammunition of Scriptures in an attempt to combat them. Jesus fought the Pharisees who acted the same way during His days on Earth. Christians should be able to do the same without feeling guilty or bullied into acting any differently.
In my humble opinion, lily-livered, pansy-assed, bleeding-heart, wishy-washy, America-hating, namby-pamby Christian judgments don’t adhere to the teachings of Jesus. After reading their book, I believe Ellis and Ellis have the same opinion. They also supported my idea that being a Christian isn’t about the rules but about the relationship we have with Jesus. Their book began with helping us understand who these bullies are. This was done with a brief list and description of fourteen personality traits of these bullies, their tactics, and how they misuse the Bible to abuse others. They then discussed the bullies’ key subjects of bullying: misogyny, child abuse, family planning, sexual diversity, alcohol, social programs, creationism (or intelligent design), and public prayer. Each of these areas were well discussed and adequately supported with associated Scriptures.
Through several of their discussions, Ellis and Ellis supported my belief that fundamentalist Christians talk about the teachings of Jesus, but prefer going back to the dark ages of Israel when the Abrahamic God destroyed entire cities and entire nations in fits of genocidal rage, along with ordering the rape of women and slavery. In fact, many Christians believe it better to be 'right' than to have a relationship with another. However, Jesus didn't teach us to be right. Jesus further understood the importance of probing our beliefs if we want to establish the credibility of information. Questioning long-standing dogma should be encouraged instead of being used as evidence for punishment, something a Bible bully wouldn't hesitate to do.
Bible Bullies is definitely a challenging read that provides useful information for anyone who wants to challenge these bullies. I firmly believe that Jesus would never become a modern, Bible-thumping, hypocritical, self-righteous Christian (aka Bible Bully). This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to combat those using the Bible to force or coerce others into conforming to their bullying beliefs.
In my humble opinion, lily-livered, pansy-assed, bleeding-heart, wishy-washy, America-hating, namby-pamby Christian judgments don’t adhere to the teachings of Jesus. After reading their book, I believe Ellis and Ellis have the same opinion. They also supported my idea that being a Christian isn’t about the rules but about the relationship we have with Jesus. Their book began with helping us understand who these bullies are. This was done with a brief list and description of fourteen personality traits of these bullies, their tactics, and how they misuse the Bible to abuse others. They then discussed the bullies’ key subjects of bullying: misogyny, child abuse, family planning, sexual diversity, alcohol, social programs, creationism (or intelligent design), and public prayer. Each of these areas were well discussed and adequately supported with associated Scriptures.
Through several of their discussions, Ellis and Ellis supported my belief that fundamentalist Christians talk about the teachings of Jesus, but prefer going back to the dark ages of Israel when the Abrahamic God destroyed entire cities and entire nations in fits of genocidal rage, along with ordering the rape of women and slavery. In fact, many Christians believe it better to be 'right' than to have a relationship with another. However, Jesus didn't teach us to be right. Jesus further understood the importance of probing our beliefs if we want to establish the credibility of information. Questioning long-standing dogma should be encouraged instead of being used as evidence for punishment, something a Bible bully wouldn't hesitate to do.
Bible Bullies is definitely a challenging read that provides useful information for anyone who wants to challenge these bullies. I firmly believe that Jesus would never become a modern, Bible-thumping, hypocritical, self-righteous Christian (aka Bible Bully). This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to combat those using the Bible to force or coerce others into conforming to their bullying beliefs.
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