Can atheists benefit from Bible principles even though they don't believe in God?

@seotelkniwt Sounds like good ol' American Puritanism: The deep-seated fear that somewhere, someone, somehow is having a good time.

@ChipmunkErnie That's a negative viewpoint to have about such positive principles and advice.

@seotelkniwt Yup -- I read a lot of history.

@qwe05 thank you for sharing that experience

@BohemianBabe Absolutely, nice answer. Also, having principled love and practicing kindness toward our fellow man are good Bible principle for atheists and others to live by.

@Spoiledbrat Yes absolutely. We want to treat others like you want to be treated with kindness, love and respect. (Matthew 7:12, Luke 6:31)

@OogieBoogie When you understand the reasons and principles behind the quotes you mentioned in your reply, you will see why such actions in the Bible were needed. Those quotes were taken from the Mosaic Law. When Jesus came along, he "edited" so to speak Deuteronomy 19:21 when he said the words at Matthew 5:38-48. Please read those verses in your spare time.

@seotelkniwt Thankyou, but ive moved on from traditional Christianity now. Its served its purpose in my life, and im grateful for that, but ....its not... enough ? Some how🤷‍♀️
I feel there is an inate disparity between God of the OT, and Jesus of the NT, and that there is a huge chunk of history or truth missing, that would redefine what we currently know.

And i think echos of that truth can be found in other places such as ancient texts, other religions amd places that God left his mark for mankind.

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@OogieBoogie You have many understandable views and much to address. I will get back with you tomorrow ❤️