Reply #33: It was required in college. [View All]

One semester was the Old Testament and the second semester was the New Testament. What was nice is the profs gave us the background so that you had a better idea of what the original meaning of the words were as well as some historical background about the times where it was appropriate. I don't regret it and it has come in handy through the years every time some bible thumper tries to push God's word on me.

For example, one time in a campground, some guy tried to tell me I was going to hell because I was drinking a beer. He went on a rant about drinking, smoking and gambling being the devil's work. I was able to counter with Jesus changing water into wine in the wedding at Cana. It shut him up and he stomped away angry.