[split] The Symbol of the Bible

[Billy]

I have a soft spot for some parts of the bible, and especially towards Jesus.  I am similar to Carla in that Jesus is a great source of comfort and love for me.  I have loved Jesus for as long as I can remember and think that if he weren't a positive being, my feelings would not have persisted for as long as they have, so I trust them.  I don't know why I have such a strong affinity with the being named Jesus, as religion and the bible were not forced upon me, even though I did grow up in a orthodox home. Where my feelings come from, I do not know. I can understand why Carla was so passionate and dedicated in her love for the man. I do get concerned though with some of the words and deeds attributed to him in the bible, but I simply put them aside and focus on what feels loving and good.    

I feel similar to Monica and Diana that large parts of the bible are so blatantly negative that attempts to justify them just boggle my mind.  I have not read it all the way through though I admit.