What book are you currently reading? - Page 67

KillerNN · 01-08-2011, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by AkamaruChewtoy

Me? Naw... people read trash all the time.

Haha, that wasn't directed at you ACT.

Edit: But I knew some anti-Christian member was going to post something eventually.

kael03 · 01-08-2011, 05:39 PM

I'm an Atheist and I've read most of the Left Behind books. The faith part fell on deaf ears but I enjoyed reading about the people left behind in the Rapture and survivng the signs of the Apocalypse while fighting againt Carpathia as the Anti-Christ. For a religion based series it was well written.

ACt · 01-08-2011, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by KillerNN

Haha, that wasn't directed at you ACT.

Edit: But I knew some anti-Christian member was going to post something eventually.

Heh. Well, first off, Atheist =/= anti-Christian. I'm not. I'm not even truly anti-religion. I am against segments of it that are out-dated, ignorant, sexist, racist, brainwashing and backward, and I am completely for the separation of all religion from matters of state, but I accept there are positive forces in people of faith that should be encouraged.

As for the series, I know nothing about it. I do not believe there is anything written that people should not read (I've read 75% or so of the Bible - freaken psalms - and have considered the Quran to see what the fuss is about). But if you let such works brainwash you and make you into some of the strange freaks who promote and demand that you believe such nonsense, then we have a problem.

But I know you are better than that from comments on your faith. So, all power to you.

KillerNN · 01-08-2011, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by AkamaruChewtoy

Heh. Well, first off, Atheist =/= anti-Christian. I'm not. I'm not even truly anti-religion. I am against segments of it that are out-dated, ignorant, sexist, racist, brainwashing and backward, and I am completely for the separation of all religion from matters of state, but I accept there are positive forces in people of faith that should be encouraged.

As for the series, I know nothing about it. I do not believe there is anything written that people should not read (I've read 75% or so of the Bible - freaken psalms - and have considered the Quran to see what the fuss is about). But if you let such works brainwash you and make you into some of the strange freaks who promote and demand that you believe such nonsense, then we have a problem.

But I know you are better than that from comments on your faith. So, all power to you.

Haha, again I know your not anti-Christian but many members are. And yeah, some/most Christians are assholes.

RNB · 01-09-2011, 10:39 AM

Yeah, I am an anti-Christian, as well as an atheist. Left Behind sucks, putting its crazy "Destroyer Jesus" views aside.

To be honest, anyone who gets mad because you read something horrible needs to relax. Now, getting mad that such a book exists, that is a different question. Getting mad at the fact that Left Behind sells more copies than books that way better, that is also a different question. If they are concerned with you and your reading schedule, then either they are a best friend who feels the way to your enlightenment is by forcing you into it, or they are just trying to push their agenda down your throat.

I personally don't like any of the "series" books because you get through the series knowing some story that keeps you on the edge of your seat, but there really isn't much to think about, nor is there a particular writing style to examine. Yes, they write with different styles, but they aren't as distinct as some of the classics. The books aren't bad, it is just that there are other books which upon reading will be a better use of my time.

kael03 · 01-09-2011, 11:27 PM

I'm now reading TOWERS OF FUCKING MIDNIGHT!!!

Kinako · 01-11-2011, 01:52 AM

American Gods. Good lookin out ACT

Nerox · 01-11-2011, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by kael03

I'm now reading TOWERS OF FUCKING MIDNIGHT!!!

Awesome. And also, finally!

Tai'shar Malkier! Tai'shar Manetheren!

-SassyLady- · 01-13-2011, 04:48 PM

Dropped Omega Place finished Vampire Academy's Last book.

And now on Impulse.

Impulse (Impulse, #1)
by Ellen Hopkins

kael03 · 01-13-2011, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Nerox

Awesome. And also, finally!

Tai'shar Malkier! Tai'shar Manetheren!

My only complaint right now is Sanderson's sense of direction in the first chapter. Rand was walking towards Camelyn, only to show up in the complete opposite direction. He was coming down from the Dragonmount and heading towards Camelyn, only to show up at the Tower, which is the opposite direction according to the map in the front of the book.

EphemeralStar · 01-13-2011, 09:14 PM

Just finished reading...
A year in search of wa - Karin Muller
The Kite Runner - Khaled Hosseini

Currently reading..
Theories of Relativity - Barbara Haworth-Attard
and LOTRs - Fellowship of the ring.

KillerNN · 01-13-2011, 09:33 PM

Harry Potter and The Deathly Hollows.

Nerox · 01-15-2011, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by kael03

My only complaint right now is Sanderson's sense of direction in the first chapter. Rand was walking towards Camelyn, only to show up in the complete opposite direction. He was coming down from the Dragonmount and heading towards Camelyn, only to show up at the Tower, which is the opposite direction according to the map in the front of the book.

I think it would be indifferent in which direction he is walking. Gateways. But essentially your right, and I think that chapter was only to establish Rands new state of mind etc. How far are you in ToM? I am contemplating a reread or listening to the audiobook.

kael03 · 01-16-2011, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Nerox

I think it would be indifferent in which direction he is walking. Gateways. But essentially your right, and I think that chapter was only to establish Rands new state of mind etc. How far are you in ToM? I am contemplating a reread or listening to the audiobook.

Nerox · 01-16-2011, 04:00 PM

Spoiler tags kael, ACt will kill us...^^

Wait until page ~600. It'll be so awesome...But read faster, and ACt, you too. I want to talk about stuff.

01-08-2011, 05:39 PM	#992
kael03 Aspiring Physicist Join Date: May 2010 Age: 27 Posts: 4,660 Thanks: 4,940 Thanked 8,590 Times in 3,811 Posts	Re: What book are you currently reading? I'm an Atheist and I've read most of the Left Behind books. The faith part fell on deaf ears but I enjoyed reading about the people left behind in the Rapture and survivng the signs of the Apocalypse while fighting againt Carpathia as the Anti-Christ. For a religion based series it was well written.

01-09-2011, 10:39 AM	#995
RNB El Topo Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Age: 20 Posts: 1,169 Thanks: 3,294 Thanked 1,887 Times in 822 Posts	Re: What book are you currently reading? Yeah, I am an anti-Christian, as well as an atheist. Left Behind sucks, putting its crazy "Destroyer Jesus" views aside. To be honest, anyone who gets mad because you read something horrible needs to relax. Now, getting mad that such a book exists, that is a different question. Getting mad at the fact that Left Behind sells more copies than books that way better, that is also a different question. If they are concerned with you and your reading schedule, then either they are a best friend who feels the way to your enlightenment is by forcing you into it, or they are just trying to push their agenda down your throat. I personally don't like any of the "series" books because you get through the series knowing some story that keeps you on the edge of your seat, but there really isn't much to think about, nor is there a particular writing style to examine. Yes, they write with different styles, but they aren't as distinct as some of the classics. The books aren't bad, it is just that there are other books which upon reading will be a better use of my time. __________________ "Nature loves to be hidden." - Heraclitus

01-09-2011, 11:27 PM	#996
kael03 Aspiring Physicist Join Date: May 2010 Age: 27 Posts: 4,660 Thanks: 4,940 Thanked 8,590 Times in 3,811 Posts	Re: What book are you currently reading? I'm now reading TOWERS OF FUCKING MIDNIGHT!!!

01-11-2011, 01:52 AM	#997
Kinako Chuunin Join Date: May 2009 Location: Where the fuck you think I live fool? Posts: 674 Thanks: 1,337 Thanked 1,443 Times in 684 Posts	Re: What book are you currently reading? American Gods. Good lookin out ACT

01-13-2011, 04:48 PM	#999
-SassyLady- A little Dysfunctional >3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: -Nebraska- Age: 19 Posts: 2,066 Thanks: 1,251 Thanked 1,387 Times in 884 Posts	Re: What book are you currently reading? Dropped Omega Place finished Vampire Academy's Last book. And now on Impulse. Impulse (Impulse, #1) by Ellen Hopkins __________________ “Never forget who you are, for surely the world won’t. Make it your strength. Then it can never be your weakness. Armor yourself in it, and it will never be used to hurt you.” -George R.R. Martin (A Game of Thrones)

01-13-2011, 09:14 PM	#1001
EphemeralStar Genin Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 64 Thanks: 127 Thanked 166 Times in 80 Posts	Re: What book are you currently reading? Just finished reading... A year in search of wa - Karin Muller The Kite Runner - Khaled Hosseini Currently reading.. Theories of Relativity - Barbara Haworth-Attard and LOTRs - Fellowship of the ring. __________________ http://z13.invisionfree.com/anime_all_the_way

01-13-2011, 09:33 PM	#1002
KillerNN Λυρικής Σκέψεις Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 2,097 Thanks: 3,614 Thanked 4,322 Times in 1,976 Posts	Re: What book are you currently reading? Harry Potter and The Deathly Hollows. __________________ The Cap'n

01-16-2011, 04:00 PM	#1005
Nerox Mah'alleinir Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Golden Hall Posts: 743 Thanks: 2,254 Thanked 2,671 Times in 1,262 Posts	Re: What book are you currently reading? Spoiler tags kael, ACt will kill us...^^ Wait until page ~600. It'll be so awesome...But read faster, and ACt, you too. I want to talk about stuff.

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