Most Christians I meet embrace only the most popular teachings from the New Testament, but ignore all of the embarrassing passages from the Old Testament, all the while claiming that the Bible is the most important book in the world. This site reminds Christians that Jesus himself embraced all the Old Testament.

1) “For truly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass the law until all is accomplished. Whoever then relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but he who does them and teaches them shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:18-19 RSV) Clearly the Old Testament is to be abided by until the end of human existence itself. None other then Jesus said so. 2) All of the vicious Old Testament laws will be binding forever. "It is easier for Heaven and Earth to pass away than for the smallest part of the letter of the law to become invalid." (Luke 16:17 NAB) 3) Jesus strongly approves of the law and the prophets. He hasn’t the slightest objection to the cruelties of the Old Testament. "Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. Amen, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest part or the smallest part of a letter will pass from the law, until all things have taken place." (Matthew 5:17 NAB) 3b) "All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for refutation, for correction, and for training in righteousness..." (2 Timothy 3:16 NAB)

New article at Raw Story is titled, "These are the 12 worst ideas religion has unleashed on the world." If only religions would divest themselves of these tendencies. But then, if they did so, they wouldn't be considered religions. Chosen People Heretics Holy War Blasphemy – Blasphemy is the notion that some ideas are inviolable, off limits to criticism, satire, debate, or even question. Glorified suffering Genital mutilation Blood sacrifice Hell Karma Eternal Life Male Ownership of Female Fertility Bibliolatry (aka Book Worship)

What is marriage according to the Bible? Betty Bowers explains:

Hemant Mehta argues that religion needs to be mocked, but only in the right way with the right type of audience, and using the right tone. Mockery is a form of criticism, he states, and many aspects of religion deserve to be criticized.