The other night Kid2 wanted to read the story of Noah’s Ark. We have an older children’s copy probably first published sometime in the 70s. It was my husbands when he was a child, and as great flood stories are common in many cultures, I figured why not.
I did my best to read in a non-judgmental tone. Paraphrasing here, as book is back on the bookshelf and really, we all know the story, if you need a refresher, you can find it in the Bible, Genesis 5:32-10:1.
Noah and his wife live together with their children, and one day God tells Noah to build an ark. So Noah goes about building an ark, and collects two of each kind of animal for the ark.
So far, so good. Although Kid2 notes “thats a lot of animals.” Yes, yes it is.
Then God gets angry and sends a lot of rain and floods the world and kills everyone — except Noah and his family.
Kid2’s eyes got big. “That God is mean.”
I can’t say I disagree, after all “That God” just finished drowning (almost) all the the inhabitants of the earth simply because “they angered him.”
So Kid2 and I brainstormed better ways of dealing with people who anger you, then we worked our way to the end of the book.
God shows Noah a rainbow and promises not to kill all the humans again.
Kid2 does not think a rainbow makes up for mass drowning, and wanted to be assured it was “just a story.”
Yes, Kid2, it is just a story.
- Kid2 is the same one who has decided that soon his classmates will know Santa is not real, and knows there are zero gods.
- art via Wikipedia Commons: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Noah%27s_Ark_on_Mount_Ararat_by_Simon_de_Myle.jpg
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Hi.
I just happened to stop by your blog and this post grabbed my attention. I remember questioning things like this and at the time I questioned, I am sure I received answers that sufficed my mind at the time. Having read a few other posts in your blog, it becomes apparent your opinion about religion and what you call “CS”. I have no relevant understanding of Christian Science, since I was raised as a catholic, but many of the beliefs I’m sure are connected to my own faith. Of course, I call it “my faith”, which I am quite aware I lack. I am on a path of exploring and trying to reacquaint myself with the fait of my childhood, but I can’t help but give thought on a matter, such as this post, when it comes to addressing my own beliefs.
I believe I am respectful, and I certainly wouldn’t want to direct anything negative, but is it possible that I link this post in a piece I’m going to write about doubt?
Thank you,
Bill
Hi Bill, link away! I’d love to read your piece.
You probably received the request to be approved, but here is the post:
https://recoveringfreedomblog.wordpress.com/2017/08/09/doubt/
Interesting perspective.
I suggest you read some of my earlier posts so you have a better idea of where I’m coming from.
I’ve read a couple here and there… And I don’t want to seem critical, but it does seem like you have a disdain for Christianity, based upon your involvement with Christian Science…
…but like I said, I have only read a few, so I don’t have a leg to stand on in making any kind of assessment.
I stumbled across your blog while doing an image search; a picture of Mary Baker Eddy popped up, and going to view the source, reached your blog. Thank you for getting me to research her, as I was not up on her previously. I feel for you; I am sorry you were ever involved with Christian Science. Their doctrine is not Christian; the denial of the reality of matter is more in line with Eastern religions. It appears Ms. Eddy borrowed heavily from them as well as taking Mr. Quimby’s ideas promoting them as her own. To me, she looks like just one more sad cult leader, the saddest thing being the damage she has caused in so many lives.
Peace & blessings,
dave
Did you see this? Ricky Gervais reads his childhood gifted copy of Noah’s ark .
It’s HYSTERICAL!!