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Starks posted...

And then everyone tries to hand wave it away with the new testament.

I once brought up the Old Testament to a relative who claimed he had read the whole thing. After being disturbed and surprised by some of it (it's neat that God actually hardened Pharaoh's heart so he couldn't choose a different path) he proceeded to say "well, we don't use that one anymore!". As though it makes some kind sense that the Bible has two halves, but only one counts for important stuff like a talking snake and a TARDIS that can only ever animal on Earth because reasons.

Even better is that most Christians only have a passing familiarity with the four Gospels and don't really pay any attention to the rest of the New Testament (or ask themselves enough questions about Paul and his role for example).