Grossman and Gibson

Grossman & Gibson

Although my bible literacy is limited to two years of Catholic school teachings, I know my boundaries when discussing bible affairs. If I am arguing a point in which I strongly disagree with the bible, I am not a person to jump to conclusions like I know everything about it, like so many ignorant people do. I think my bible literacy could and would be a lot better if I was brought up Christian, or even agreed with the beliefs of the religion. In my personal life, the only pro that understanding the Bible better would be my ability to question and argue practices and beliefs, but not to criticize. In the world however, understanding the Bible poses whole new advantages to it. We would understand some conflicts that go on in the world a lot better, and maybe people could live that much more peacefully if everyone was at least aware of some of the Bible’s messages, not to say everyone would agree, but at least they could make valid points.

Like I stated before, I believe that some conflicts in the world that arouse would not be present if we understood the bible better, which is an idea that Cathy Lynn Grossman suggests in “Americans get an F in religion” Rather than criticizing Americans for being ignorant of some of the Bible, the individuals appalled by it should use that energy to try and educate them. As a country as innovative and educated as the United States of America, should we really expect all Americans to be educated on a book that is backed up very seldom by factual information?

Another point I agree with is that because the Bible is the supposed favorite book of American Christians, they should know more, or at least understand more about the Bible. The fact that only half of U.S adults could name a single Gospel is pitiful, seeing as though it is so beloved.

Two things I disagree on however are related. The first is based on the book that Stephan Prothero has written. He argues that “everybody needs to grasp...