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How to Weaponize the Bible.

Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman

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Roots and Realities: Family, Faith, and Biblical Authority

This chapter delves into the speaker's journey of balancing life in the US with ties to family in the UK, particularly the challenges of returning home with a young family. It also examines the Bible's pivotal role in early Christianity, exploring how scriptural interpretations shaped moral debates and community guidelines among early Christians. Additionally, the chapter contrasts the monotheistic religions' reliance on scripture with the lack of authoritative texts in ancient polytheistic traditions.

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