The 'Princess Diana Bible'?
Wednesday November 26, 2008
Okay, I can hear the cards and letters (or posts) comin,' because Idol Chatter is usually a generous and congenial part of the Beliefnet blog network, and we usually take a pretty open position in embracing our culture and the...
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I agree substantially with what you say. In addition, I wonder how the family and fans of Princess Diana will feel about this; are there any copyright issues here as far as the royal family goes? More importantly, how will committed followers of the various religions feel, who see the Bible as containing their sacred texts? From mere discomfort at distortion to blazing indignation at tampering with the essential meaning of sacred texts, the reactions may not be entirely helpful to the clarification and strengthening of gay civil rights in North America. I wonder if this revision away from historic texts and meanings is even "religious" in nature, meaning that devout religious people (who practice at least weekly the rites, services, and spirituality of this new religious vision) are the ones propeling and managing this "Princess Diana" enterprise? Or, are they persons who, being offended by their experience of religion, are propelled by the opportunity to reshape political and cultural agendas, much like biblical texts and beliefs shaped North American cultures in the past? I.e. is it transformational in its potential, with deep spiritual roots and commitment, or is it an external use of religious language to "revise" the beliefs of other people committed the the biblical texts, gay rights vs. the American right? If it is the latter, it stands a strong chance to be another curious footnote in the history of the Bible's use. My observation is that the majority of people who support gay rights from within the historic religions take the historic texts seriously and respect them. They are not moved by the call to start another religion.
I have to agree, it looks to me that it is actually a spoof. After all the joke would wear pretty thin after you have to plough through all the genealogies in the book of Numbers.
There may be a place for some new psalms of lamentation, they could even be quite meaningful for the couples that can't marry, after the prop 8 result.
The bible just gets it in the neck far too much. All those self-help & computer books with Bible tacked on to them e.g. Powerpoint 2007 bible, The Garden design bible ...
However some slightly less irreverent ideas spring to mind: the Barbara Striesand hymnbook, the Liza Minelli Book of hours.
I think it's a wonderful idea. Anything that exposes the homophobia of the bible should be applauded.
You're getting all upset over something that, a month from now, will be consigned to the dustbin of history.
Surely there are more pressing issues to worry about than this? The sort of things Jesus talked about? Poverty? Divorce? Abandoned children in Nebraska? Certainly these are *slightly* higher on the priority list than worrying about some terribly lame PR stunt?
If your faith is so fragile that it's threatened by something this silly... well, maybe you need to work on that a bit, eh?
This article has been featured as Best Opinion at THEWEEK.com - Great post!
I'll have a ball reviewing Mitchell's version of Genesis! Cain is fathered by the serpent and has 2 moms. Woo. This is too deep for words.
i am totally disqusted at this abomination of the holy bible. i am a dedicated christian, saved by grace, and believe the word of god as written in the king james version of the bible. it plainly states in the bible that god made woman from a rib of man, adam, ond eve was the temptress. it doesnt say anything about adam and steve, but on the contrary, it mentions adam and eve. more people need to read their bibles.
Sorry, My view lies somewhere between all the comments. I don't think Princess Diana ever said "Homosexuality to OK" - she sympathsized with both the ignorance of people that chose to be hateful to homosexuals, as well as the diseases associated with AIDS. But she never voiced it was "Christian" or "OK". Is it? I don't have the answer and neither does anyone else. I think this is a topic left between those practicing homosexuality and their maker. It's nor for politicians, public figures, hate groups, no one. Let's just treat everyone equal, no matter what their sexual preference, and know that God loves everyone who asks for forgiveness. And let's not put words in deceased people's mouths.
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