Unbelievable? 3 Oct 2009 - What picture of God does the Bible paint?
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Andrew Wilson is an author and church leader. His book "GodStories" describes the Bible as "the gospel of God". He says the story is told in multiple ways of sins forgiven, shame removed, beauty restored, and meaning reinstated.
Atheist Norman Bacrac of the Ethical Society contends that the picture the Bible paints of God is not as beautiful as Andrew claims - for instance how can the story of The Flood tell of a loving God?
Find out about Andrew and GodStories at www.godstoriesbook.com
For Norman Bacrac and the Ethical Society visit www.ethicalsoc.org.uk
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