The Bible, illuminated

I was watching a late night talk show and the host was interviewing this author from Sweden about his new book, The Bible illuminated.

Before I go any further, I should mention some observations. I know the Bible, in its language, can be a difficult read. There are many different translations that are testament to this. I also know this is a hinderence for many to become closer to God.

Now, this author thinks that by putting pictures of Angelina Jolie (how is she a Christian figure?) and Muhammed Ali (who is a Muslim) into the Bible, that not only is this acceptable but that it is relevant to the Bible's message.

I do not believe that watering down the Bible is going to bring God's word to the people. If God wanted a watered-down version of His Word, he would have inspired the authors to write it so in the first place. To me this attempt at infusing humanism into the Bible, is at best an insult and at worst blasphemous.

On top of it all, the author is not a Christian. How can he possibly understand that his actions have desecrated God's Word? OF course, he is not motivated by furthering God's love to those who haven't heard it. His motivation of course is to profit by making a 'modern humanist' form of the number one best seller of all time.

Those of you considering to buy this book, the need to understand God's word, go to church. Have it explained to you, learn to fellowship and ask questions with other Christians. This is how God intended for us to know him. These are the only ways.