Is the "Good Book" Really So Good?

Is the "Good Book" Really So Good?

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Three Myths Atheists Believe

Atheists often accuse people of religious faith of uncritically accepting a bunch of myths - but do atheists do the same? How closely do people actually examine their dearly-held views and beliefs, regardless of their religious persuasion? 

Did Jesus Suffer During His Crucifixion? (Depends Which Gospel You Read!)

In the gospels, Jesus' suffering is on a sliding scale - from sweating blood, to calmly accepting his fate. What did Jesus think about his own suffering, and is it even possible to answer that question from the evidence we have? 

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