Why Do People Discard The Bible?

Today, the Bible is not favorably viewed. People will often state that they believe it is a fairytale or a book of mythology. Those who use the Bible as their source of truth are mocked and ridiculed with sayings such as, “You still believe in a magic sky-daddy who ‘blesses’ you?” or “Anyone who trusts a 2,000-year-old book cannot be taken seriously.” Understandably, there is a reason people feel this way. In the past, many religious people have peddled the Bible for control, power, and money. Unfortunately, this attitude manifests itself today, and the antagonism toward the Bible increases. However, these abuses are not a sufficient reason to discard the Bible. More commonly, people will suggest that an ancient text such as the Bible cannot