Comments on: Ten Of The Most Controversial Books

By: Kiki

Kiki — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:35:07 +0000

First things first, this was an ok list but was missing some of the most controversial and banned works of literature. However, this is not a cue to bible bash and bring up illogical arguements about how you are right and the world is wrong!

I agree that the bible is controversial but so is any scripture, book etc which requires faith and religion. The bible is not the only book to cause millions of deaths and this is not a free for all slagging match. If you believe in God/Allah/whoever then so be it. All you are doing by thrusting your opinions on to other people is showing why there is such conflict between people.

I have my beliefs but why would anyone on here care what they are? By moaning, you are simply giving a bad name to the religion. Beliefs are beliefs because thats exactly what they are…your own opinions and faith. Don’t be one of those annoying people who harrass you on the street during your lunch break. Believe what you want and don’t be naive enough to think that just because you believe it, so does everyone else. No more oppression, no more fighting and then maybe one day, humanity will finally be able to live together.

Thanks…oh and by the way…I truly respect anyone who simply stated the facts and didn’t rise to the bait. Showed extreme maturity and intelligence.

By: Ted Brandy

Ted Brandy — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:30:19 +0000

Religious texts in it of themselves controversial because they espouse a belief system that is not the same for everyone. Even religions that try and incorporate every religious belief (Unitarians come to mind) are controversial to some because most religions require that you reject other systems of belief. If you’re Christian, you have to believe Jesus is the Son of God, which is rejected by every other religion.
I think the problem with the list itself is that there’s no listed criteria. A good starting point would be that only books of significant literary or artistic value should be included. Otherwise, I think you would have to include “Mein Kampf,” “The Turner Diaries,” “The Protocols of the Elders of Zion,” and other extremist books which are all controversial, widely published, and absolute drivel.

By: ellen christian

ellen christian — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:32:26 +0000

I’m sad to see “supposed” Christians arguing with such hurtful attitudes. Yes, the Bible is controversial. If anyone disagrees with us, that’s ok. No big deal! The Bible also says, “avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels … because these are unprofitable and useless.” Doesn’t mean we shouldn’t voice our opinion, but voicing an opinion is different than forcing an opinion.

By: zephyr c

zephyr c — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 03:37:47 +0000

Ok Strange Fruit was written by Lillian Smith

By: zephyr c

zephyr c — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 03:32:50 +0000

Add to this list Strange Fruit.It caused an uproar in my high school in 1977 East Texas.I’m sorry that I can’t remember the author right now.

By: BonnieJJJJJJJ

BonnieJJJJJJJ — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:51:06 +0000

These comments are the reason no one can reasonably discuss religion….. Not that this is the forum for that.

By: Kirsty

Kirsty — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:10:50 +0000

Jay – while I don’t agree with all Juliette’s facts, some of them are true. Don’t write them all off because some are wrong or because of her attitude.

The Bible is banned outright in some countries. For example, In Saudi Arabia owning a Bible can lead to arrest, deportation or death. In North Korea on July 24, 2009 a woman was executed for distributing the Bible. In many other countries it is restricted, or, while it is perfectly ‘legal’, to own one it is socially unacceptable and dangerous.

By: Kimantha

Kimantha — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 09:28:23 +0000

well it does seem that the Bible is causing loads of controversy even on this page. Juli im on ur side on this one

By: Jay

Jay — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 07:44:05 +0000

julliette is plain stupid. bible being the most controversial? the oldest? banned in multiple countries?heh.have u heard about the Torah and Quran.at least u can find a bible in a hotel room’s drawer.but not Quran.how bout that.

By: ALLCININGI

ALLCININGI — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 23:40:32 +0000

@ ALL THE PEOPLE TRYING TO REBUTTLE JULIETTE ,LIKE IT OR NOT SHE HAPPENS TO BE RIGHT THE BIBLE IS THE MOST PRINTED, MOST CONTROVERSIAL, MOST STOLLEN,MOST HATED AND MOST DESTROYED BOOK EVER IN HISTORY PERIOD . IT ISNT HOWEVER THE OLDEST I BELIVE ITS HOMER