Jeremiah Ames
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So, uh . . . as it turns out, I'm looking for a smart open minded atheist to devote . . . probably a few minutes a day, to a consideration - a test of sorts - of the Bible.
Difficult. Very difficult. Because what I mean by open minded is that the atheist has to be able to see the Bible without their preconceived notions. As a part of this team of Biblical examiners I would have to do the same.
Can it be done?
A Christian cannot see the Bible without preconceived notions.
Most Christians start going to church long long before they look at the Bible. Some may never open a Bible.
What kind of preconceived notions are floating around in their heads, as a result of their religious indoctrination?
Religion is the biggest deterrent to an understanding of the Bible, imo. Find me an open minded Christian first, please.
Let’s review Matthew 7:5
You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye
I only say the above because you imply that it would be ‘difficult, very difficult’ for an atheist to be open minded.