It is sick how these white 'christians' used the Bible to prevent slaves from committing suicide. Religion was used as a powerful weapon. And still people avoid confrontation because they have to act forgiving 'like Jesus' or they hold on to that 'Who am I to judge?'. Sometimes I hear people on tv talk about their faith and the first thing they say is "I'm not perfect". If a religion makes you feel insecure or if you are scared an old man with a grey beard is constantly judging you and your actions I don't want it. The Bible will always be a book, written by people and probably altered and censored. The symbolic meanings about love are most valuable imo, people get so lost in details.
