21 October 2006

Controversial new Bible cuts out difficult gospel passages

Saying that we don't read them anyway, this new Dutch bible has elimanated those troubling passages that seem to problematise wealth.
A new Bible translation is causing controversy after it cut out difficult parts surrounding economic justice, possessions and money.

How do you feel about that? I was on the way to becoming incensed and then .... well, read the article for yourself.

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