O,K. so my list of "55 Reasons Why the Bible is Not a Perfect Text" did not get much commentary (thanks Obey for your one thoughtful comment!).  Maybe this one will generate a little more interest.

http://www.notsodeepthoughts.org/20-Conditions-of-Racial-Inequality.php

If you have a few minutes to read a short essay on who should be responsible for reducing racial inequality, don't miss the link to the essay at the end of the list.

My apologies if you find lists aggravating.

I know that TPM is not crawling with Bible thumpers, so I am not posting this to tell folks here something they didn't already believe.  However, I do suspect that a lot of you run into people who do think that the Bible is the literal and inerrant word of God, and so feel that society must be shaped by the words of the Bible (or at least the words that they pick out).  This seems especially pertinant given what happened in Maine yesterday.  So, if you ever feel like you need a few more reasons why we should not think that something is true just because it shows up in the Bible, you might enjoy reading this list.

http://www.notsodeepthoughts.org/55-Reasons-Why-The-Bible-Is-Not-A-Perfect-Text.php

This is the first page of a website that I am slowly building.  Feedback on this or any future work will always be appreciated from TPMers.

WARNING: This is not an anti-bible or anti-religion list.  In fact, it ends with a downright evangelical affirmation.  So, if you are looking for something that seeks to show that the Bible is an imperfect text, this list is for you.  If you dislike all things religious, then avoid reading number 55.

Peace.