This one is making the rounds today. Apparently the hate-monger of the year, Mr. Glenn Beck, has opened his mouth about the Dead Sea Scrolls. You can see the video here; maybe not, though. I don't think I embedded it correctly. If not, you can see it here or here. You can also read the transcript here and here, and probably some other places.
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I really can't add anything to what the others have said. But, I will affirm that all of their criticisms of his misuse of the facts are correct. Please, people, check the facts. Don't fall for the hype of the talking heads—on either side of the aisle! And, especially don't believe what they say about the ancient world without checking it. Once you check it, you will usually find that it is incorrect. Now, what does that say about their use of facts in the present? You draw the conclusions...
But, even though I find the playing free and loose with the facts a problem, what bothers me even more is the hate that spews forth. The only thing sacred to the talking heads is their own ego. Facts? If they don't fit, modify them! Love? That's for sissies! Peace? Sure, on their terms! Jesus? Sure, he can come along—as long as I can make him fit my agenda!
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I have to wonder how much of this comes from his personal religion, or viewpoint on his personal religion...
I reckon the saying is true on this - don't both me with the facts, I have opinions
Oh, how I wish people like GB would get their facts straight!!!!
Sad. And what is so disheartening to me is the following he has. Even among Christians.
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