Letter: Religion doesn't have to be a myth

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Why does it have to be one way or the other? Regarding a Friday letter to the editor: Just because something can't be proven doesn't make it a myth.

If the "stories in the Bible ..." are "... based in myth ...", how did Christianity take hold? Those people had no power, they were under the yoke of the Roman Empire 2,000 years ago. I would think that something like their King defeating death would be necessary for their faith to endure.

I became a Christian because I couldn't answer the question: If God doesn't exist, what caused the Big Bang? I know there are a few theories of how that could happen, but they're just that, theory. Seems to me you're taking just as big a leap of faith as I am.

If one were the God described in the Christian Bible, and wanted his favorite creation to come to him through love and not fear, this is exactly how one would do it.

Create enough doubt to make them take that leap of faith.

Those of you who keep writing letters foretelling the downfall of the country because less than everybody believes, it's OK if people challenge God. He can take it. Instead of fighting the fight, he's already won. Try being the "salt of the earth" he taught us to be, and quit standing on your mountain top pointing your finger at everyone you feel is inadequate.

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