It's obvious anything I say is unlikely to change anyone's heart or mine, but I have to give it a go.
People have a lot of preconceived ideas and misconceptions on the Bible and Christianity. The Bible was written by authors over several generations, and there is not one single contradiction within it. How is that possible if it were written by "superstitious fools", I don't know. Various threads of the Bible have been confirmed by both Christian and non-Christian historians.
There are several "religious fanatics" who claim to be Christian and these too give poor image to the true essence of Christianity.
We can't presume to know why God chose to destroy the Egyptians or any other race who were enemies of the Jews. If anyone bothered to read the Bible, they would know that races who were immoral and evil were destroyed by Israel, the few nations with honourable and noble leaders had peaceful relations with Israel.
Jews, for some reason, don't seem to believe the New Testament. I think one reason for this is that they are no longer the 'chosen people.' The most important event in history - and the core of Christianity - is the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Through His death, the rest of the world - along with the Jews - were granted relationship with God, provided they are willing to accept it wholeheartedly.
Tell me, does anyone here acknowledge that Julius Caesar existed? The few historical records which give evidence to Caesar's life is dated at about 900 years AD. Jesus has several times the number of historical records about Him (outside of the Bible) and many of these were written only a few years after His ascension.
I could go on, but I doubt anyone is willing to read this, let alone believe it.
"For God so loved the world, that He gave his only Son, so that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life." - John 3:16
Christianity is not a religion. It is a relationship with God.
Having said that, and knowing few will agree with me, can we please get back to Wing Commander?
