I would consider myself religious and spiritual and personally I think this is VERY SMART of you. I study several religions. I tend to believe they are all talking about the same thing...and I find each very fascinating and I don't think you can speak intelligently without having perspective of other religions and atheism. Bravo to you. Don't limit yourself to just the Bible though. Study up on Buddhism and really study the meditation there...well just try to embrace all religions...see where people come from. You'll find that Judaism and many other religions are very accepting of other religions.
Also, just because one person says something and they are of a specific religion doesn't mean that is what they learn from their studies. People tend to be flawed. So what you're doing makes even more sense. One of the most interesting thing I've heard recently was Pope Francis speaking on abortion and homosexuality. He believes the church involves itself way to much on these topics. Some Christians (notice I said some and not all) have taken to these topics so strongly and act like people who condone either are heathens. Where as the Bible teaches that a sin is a sin and we are all sinners. So these people that are judging people for their sins are gallivanting around all high and mighty like they are without sin...their religion would suggest otherwise. These folks are very misguided and will hopefully learn that we are all human. We're trying to get through life and figure it out. Judging others process in doing so is not only a waste but harmful to both parties.
Is it normal to be an atheist but read the bible?
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I would consider myself religious and spiritual and personally I think this is VERY SMART of you. I study several religions. I tend to believe they are all talking about the same thing...and I find each very fascinating and I don't think you can speak intelligently without having perspective of other religions and atheism. Bravo to you. Don't limit yourself to just the Bible though. Study up on Buddhism and really study the meditation there...well just try to embrace all religions...see where people come from. You'll find that Judaism and many other religions are very accepting of other religions.
Also, just because one person says something and they are of a specific religion doesn't mean that is what they learn from their studies. People tend to be flawed. So what you're doing makes even more sense. One of the most interesting thing I've heard recently was Pope Francis speaking on abortion and homosexuality. He believes the church involves itself way to much on these topics. Some Christians (notice I said some and not all) have taken to these topics so strongly and act like people who condone either are heathens. Where as the Bible teaches that a sin is a sin and we are all sinners. So these people that are judging people for their sins are gallivanting around all high and mighty like they are without sin...their religion would suggest otherwise. These folks are very misguided and will hopefully learn that we are all human. We're trying to get through life and figure it out. Judging others process in doing so is not only a waste but harmful to both parties.
This was way long winded. Anywho. Good for you.