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What's a hobby or interest of yours that you really love explaining to others? (beehaw.org)

submitted 7 months ago by BarryZuckerkorn@beehaw.org to c/chat@beehaw.org

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What's something you love, and love describing or explaining to people who are new to that interest, hobby, or activity?

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[–] AnarchistArtificer@slrpnk.net 6 points 7 months ago (1 children)

A Catholic friend of mine studied classics at uni, so learned Greek and Latin, and they've been jazzed at how much nuance or alternative interpretations they've found when reading the Bible in Koine Greek.

Are you a Christian? I'm guessing probably yeah, but like you say, the biblical texts have had a huge influence on Western society, so understanding them is useful context for anyone. What got you started on this kind of biblical study - most people I know who do this kind of study are in training for an eventual position within their church

[–] remington@beehaw.org 7 points 7 months ago

Are you a Christian?

My parents tried to raise me to become one, but that failed. No, I am not a Christian.

What got you started on this kind of biblical study(?)

Many years of spiritual abuse and indoctrination.