Let’s not use words like “whacky” and “bizarre” in describing the religious beliefs of Christians and others. But it’s hard not to.
Maybe “screwy” would fit. As I understand the Bible, God got lonely so he created a companion “in his own image.” He called the creature Adam. But Adam got lonely also, so God took one of his ribs and created somebody to fuck around with whom he called Eve.
Now God told them both, look around, this is Paradise and it’s all yours. Just don’t eat the fruit of the tree over there, OK? That’s the tree of knowledge and it’s not for you. So an angel called “Bearer of Light” overheard this and got jealous. So what do you think he did? He turned himself into a talking snake and cajoled Eve into taking a bite of the apple and then convince her boyfriend to do the same.
God got pissed because he figured he was giving them a great deal and they sill couldn’t obey the rules. So he threw them out of Paradise and told they had to work for a living like everybody else.
So what happened? God felt sorry for them and decided to redeem them with the torture and death of his own son. In other words, God needed to palliate himself. So he waited a couple of thousand years and Jesus came along. The son of God then told some working-class people “Come follow me” which they did.
We all know what happened next. Poor Jesus was nailed to the cross and they (the humans) lived happy ever after. That is: if they continually adore and praise the Creator with the holy mass so he won’t forget the wonderful sacrifice his son Jesus made for humanity.
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" That is: if they continually adore and praise the Creator with the holy mass so he won’t forget the wonderful sacrifice his son Jesus made for humanity." But wait a minute. I thought Jesus was god. They are one and the same. I get sooo confused.
rogueflyer
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Jan 7, 2020
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Well that’s a somewhat overview of the beliefs of Christianity, but depending on what faction you speak to god was not alone , Jesus is actually the creator of the earth a confirmation of that is in their New Testament. I see what you are proposing however .
Outsideit67
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Jan 14, 2020
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The Judeo/Christian story is one of the best and strongest myths out there. You have to hand it to the Jews, in my opinion they are the best in the entertainment industry. From then to today.
Bilbobagins
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Jan 8, 2020
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How about that know no one questioned the statement: The Jews are the chosen people of God. But who wrote the book: The Jews.
I dunno, Whacky really does have a good ring to it. 
TristanNuvo
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Jan 7, 2020
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For some dogmatic beliefs the words "Wacky" or "bizarre" are the most apt words to describe it.
I do agree that such words should not be used to characterize all religious beliefs, but sometimes they are the most appropriate.
snytiger6
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Jan 7, 2020
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Like what? Please give an example.
@Aristippus Having grown up in the Mormon church, In know they do proxy baptisms and marriages for the dead. They also believe that special underwear protects them from harm.
Then there are the Christian sects which include rattle snake handling.
That is off the top of my head. There are many more that might be termed as "whacky".
I guess seragate goat hearders is out of the question.
DavidLaDeau
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Jan 7, 2020
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God read the book "How To Make Friends", decided it was a good idea. He's been pissed off ever since.
GeorgeRocheleau
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Jan 7, 2020
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Insane lies unworthy of capitalization or chopping down trees to print on paper.....felony child abuse to brainwash little people believe this shit or burn in hell painfully forever
Larry68Feminist
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Jan 8, 2020
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