why most people don't read the scripture (bible)?

Hi janebeth, Welcome to mylot, It is good that you put this discussions up but there are many people who are not christain like you, although I believe in God and in Jesus Christ, I am not a christain, I am a pagan and loves all things in nauture and to love one another "and harm none" hugs. Tamara

I agree as well. That we don't read The Bible anywhere near as much as we should, and we forget that, it is God's guidlines and wisdom given to us as a gift. Sadly, I think a lot of people get frustrated while trying to read it because we are not used to the language and style of writing. A lot of people don't like to read other books because reading is diffcult for them, and The Bible even though it is the greatest book, is much more difficult for even the most avid reader to truely understand.

I read the Bible every day atleast twice a day if not one a day. You have started a good discussion atleast some people could relize that what they are doing.

proverbs said it all there are 31 one for each day 1:1-5 if you think on these you won't have time for anything else .so be safe digg in .;)

I appreciate your posting. I believe in God and I believe in Jesus. I am not a christian and I am a staunch follower of HINDUISM. I have read Bible and at the same time I have read BHAGHAVAT GITA, the Divine Scripture of Hindus. Although I have never read Kuran, from Bhagavat Gita and Bible, I inferred onething that God is One and we call him in different name and different forms. Hindus call him as SHIVA/ VISHNU, Chrisatians call him as Jesus and Muslims call him as ALLAH. Yes, many people are loosing faith in God and nowadays i am able to sense more number of Atheists growing. Yes, we find time to read all other magazines but we forget to Read atleast a word from our Holy scriptures. But we cannot comment upon that as it is upto the individuals to follow them or not. But My personal view goes along with you. We people are Forgetting the God and violate our Living rules which is the sole reason for the outbreak of War and Terrorisms nowadays.

Thank you for the reminder. Several months ago, I read daily & studied quite a bit. I need to get back to it so thank you & God Bless You!!!

Not everyone believes in the bible and not everyone believes in "God". This is perfectly alright and there's NOTHING wrong with it. Magazines aren't what cause crime and it's silly to even say that. And if you think the bible brings nothing but good, then what about the Priests who molest boys? Do you think the bible told them to do that? Or maybe it's not even a crime in the first place. Is that what you think?

Good day! MAybe some people dont have time to to that or they dont believe in God at all Have a nice day!

May be they think they are up dated and most of the things in the scriptures including the ten commandments have become passe and therefore the readership has gone down.

I have seen in many of the responses here that not everyone is a Christian. Well, I don't believe you have to be tied to any ONE of the business's for RELIGION, to have faith in our hearts and soul that God and Jesus are there for us, that his word is the Truth and love. Why is it not being broadcasted as that these days, is because those that are in leadership that should be treating the people "us" with honesty and truth, we are not. The governments are fighting not for us, but for control of "us" hmmm what does that sound like? How do our children look at this? I believe the innocence of the child is something to truly look at how they are shaped once society gets done with the influences of the false truths they are taught. Anyways, I may not be apart of any religion, still, I have faith, truth, acceptance and forgiveness in me, do you? To me that is more of what we need in this world than anything.

yeah, you are totally right, we should do something to enlight our mind and soul....God bless us...

there are lots of reason why people don't find time reading the holy scriptures.being busy with their daily lives,and things that keep them busy.attending mass on sunday's is enough for them.it is really sad to know that people only remember God in times of trials.

yes you are really right there janebeth, and that is one of the biggest problem we need to deal.. maybe they don't know what it is, and maybe they don't believe in it..

First of all, not all people are Christian. But for those who are, there are some reasons I can think of for why they don't read the Bible. I am Christian, but didn't start actively reading the Bible until last year (and I've been Christian all my life). I found that I was trying to read the Bible cover to cover, and I would get bored, confused, and disinterested. I also wasn't ready. You shouldn't read the Bible like a book...you should read it while ready to learn what the Lord is saying and how it applies to your life. The Bible is like a guidebook to life, and sometimes, depending on your life situation, you may need to read some parts of it more than others. The first time I actually sat down and read through Mark and Luke (by far my favorite books thus far), it was because I went online and found a free Bible study course where it suggested reading Mark first. I started reading--and found myself not wanting to stop. In general, people most likely don't read the Bible because they are not Christian or are not interested. But many people have tried and haven't found interest in it, like I was in the past. You really have to search your soul and see if you are ready to learn what the Bible has to teach--only then will you successfully be able to read and learn from the Bible. :)

I personally don't read the Bible very often and maybe that's my downfall as a human. I just don't find it all that interesting. It just seems to me that alot of the people in the bible turn to God for every thing and that just doesn't seem right. God only helps you if you help yourself. May be that's my downfall (and if so atleast half of my family will be in hell with me)but I just find it easier to believe the science of today than the storytellers of 500 years ago. Just a quick thought The Bible tells us that it is a sin to steal, and kill. however, christians as a group throughout history have more blood on their hands than any religious group in history (more so than the pagan [who were'nt actually pagan] sacrefices).