Re:James Webb Space Telescope launch [video]
by Grismar on Saturday December 25, 2021 @04:37PM
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The same would be true for the Torah, Quran or any other major religious text (including non-Abrahamitic ones) - would you have brought the same defense, if only one of those had been quoted, if you are perfectly honest?
Re:James Webb Space Telescope launch [video]
by atonse on Saturday December 25, 2021 @05:03PM
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I’m a pretty strong atheist. It’s odd to me too. However I’m answering why the Bible over other religious texts. That one at least feels obvious.
The people reading it were likely Christian. The majority of the people listening would’ve been Christian. The majority of the people that footed the bill would’ve been Christian.
Like others have said, you don’t have to believe in the existence of a diety to feel moved by words from some religious texts.
Re:James Webb Space Telescope launch [video]
by jbay808 on Saturday December 25, 2021 @05:08PM
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The Book of Genesis is from the Torah though, isn't it?
Re:James Webb Space Telescope launch [video]
by kuschku on Sunday December 26, 2021 @11:31AM
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Genesis is common to all abrahamistic religions, so it has the widest appeal.
Personally I’d have appreciated a quote from any other text equally, but I’m going to assume that a US government official reading a non-christian text publicly might have effects on coming elections.
As atheist: even if you don’t believe in christianity, the bible is still a book with some stories that have made a massive impact and which can evoke deep emotion in many readers/listeners. Especially in such an emotional context as venturing out into space.