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I enjoyed reading the "Poisonwood Bible" very much,my question is why so many antichristians comments here?

David Zubl It's easy to like a book we agree with, or that supports our world view, and also easy to dislike a book that challenges our beliefs and values. I gue…moreIt's easy to like a book we agree with, or that supports our world view, and also easy to dislike a book that challenges our beliefs and values. I guess it comes down to WHY we read. To affirm who we already are? To experience diverse viewpoints? Or to simply to enjoy good writing, or a good story, and let it be just that...a story? I identify as a Christian, and I enjoyed this book very much. No doubt there are people like Nathan Price...just as there are many people NOT like him. (Brother Fowles, for example.) It's a big, wide world. (less)

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Nathan Price or Brother Fowles? Which "Christian" leader do you feel most drawn to or familiar with and why?

Parikhit I have to vote for Brother Fowles. His views and opinions set me thinking and I found a well explained logic in them; for instance when he talks about…moreI have to vote for Brother Fowles. His views and opinions set me thinking and I found a well explained logic in them; for instance when he talks about washing of feet, and the stripes. They may sound funny and amusing but when you carefully and judiciously think about the little examples he cited, they seem way too sensible. His take on Christianity was based on the foundation of helping the downtrodden which I have felt is the true essence of Christianity. But nothing beats when he says, 'There are Christians and then there are Christians', So much is concealed in a few words. (less)

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Is it anti-Christian? I love God and there is no point reading a book I entirely disagree with?

Rich I am a Christian and a conservative, evangelical Christian (whatever that means). And, I really am enjoying the book so far... It certainly is a great…moreI am a Christian and a conservative, evangelical Christian (whatever that means). And, I really am enjoying the book so far... It certainly is a great warning for well intentioned, missionaries who do not understand the culture they are approaching... Also, it highlights historical Western arrogance that says we are superior and know the right way to do things. Gives a great perspective on the differences in cultures, each with their own flaws and strengths.(less)

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Will I still like this book if I'm not religious?