I don't understand Christianity

- The bible is 2000 years old and has been rewritten and re-interpreted multiple times but people still take it so literally
- Jesus was around just over 2000 years ago, so did everyone before then who didn't know about this religion go straight to hell?
- What about people who don't accept jesus into their lives because they havn't heard much about Christianity or grew up in a different religion? Do they deserve an eternity in hell?
- If you are Christian, why? And are you open to other truths? Or do you believe the bible is the only truth?
Make it make sense

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Tastyfrzz · 61-69, M

The actual Bible is not that old. The king James version dates to 1611 but the version we actually see; the revised standard version, is from 1952. It is said that there have been more changes to the Bible than there are words in it. I now accept the Bible as an early form of science fiction, (it predates science) and give it kudos for interesting thoughts on morality in a developing civilization. As it does not list lying as a sin one can interpret that as evidence that the entire work is a bit of a tall tale. Put it on the shelf next to Paul Bunyan and the works of Homer. The teachings of Ptahhotep from 2414-2375 BC are much more useful. The writings of Buddha from 600 BC are also worth reading.