Wow, the irony is just astounding.

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Let us begin with the Right-Wing Conservative's assertion that the Bible is the immutable Word of God. Every statement therein is true - nay, even fact - to be interpreted literally in all cases.

Add a heaping tablespoon of politics.

Fold in several cups of idiocy.

Sprinkle hypocrisy to taste.

Before serving, carefully and completely remove the ability to see irony.

Ladies, gentlemen, I present to you The Conservative Bible Project.

I especially like #6, applying logic with its full force and effect, and #9, crediting open-mindedness.

Just read the first page. The arrogance would be laughable if it weren't so tragic.

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If that group can prove, to the satisfaction of a panel of independent Original Manuscript Bible scholars (and no cheating - I have two uncles that qualify), that what they are proposing to publish is a complete, literal translation from the Aramaic/Greek/Hebrew to English of the Words that God inspired various authors to write, I would be willing to take a further look at it.

Otherwise, no go - they are no better than the groups whose translations they are vilifying, and their work and efforts deserve no extra credit.

Of course, they won't see it that way. Which is both sad, and pathetic, and probably emblematic of the times we live in...