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Christianity has definitely become a political tool, with Donald Trump being treated like a prophet by many. And many Christians definitely haven't read the Bible nor do they know its history. Nobody knows who wrote the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, and the earliest manuscripts of the books are estimated to be written a generation after the death of Jesus. You should look up Dr. Bart Ehrman, an expert on the New Testament. He has done some great debates about the Gospels and the resurrection.

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I'm an atheist, although I was raised as a fundamentalist Christian. I am really interested in learning about other religions and perspectives and I like respectful debates about specific religious claims. What do other people here believe?

I've recently become a Buddhist, the teachings just resonate so much with me, it seems to answer all questions in life, in the most realistic and positive way. It's like a perfect blend of seeing the world as it really is, without strange rules or traditions typical of some other belief systems. I'd definitely recommend doing some more research if it sounds right for you.

I learned a little bit in school, and I was inspired by the idea that desire is the root of suffering. Other than that, I'm not well educated on Buddhism. It seems to me to be less like the Abrahamic religions and more philosophical, but idk. My only issue is claims of the supernatural or divinity.