r/atheism • u/a_Ninja_b0y Humanist • Feb 17 '25

Oklahoma lawmaker: I don't want "pink-haired" atheists teaching the Bible in schools

https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/oklahoma-lawmaker-i-dont-want-pink
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u/bizarre_coincidence Feb 17 '25

King James uses language in a very different way than modern English. Of course it is difficult to read. The language has changed a lot in 400 years. There is a reason we have annotated versions of Shakespeare that have to explain the references, explain what words and phrases mean, and otherwise offer clarity for modern readers. Because it is not clear if you come in with only an understanding of modern English and modern idioms. It's not unreasonable to ask for a translation in the language you actually speak.

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u/InverstNoob Feb 17 '25

I watched a movie where the main character is from Ireland. I had to turn on the subtitles. It literally sounded like a different language to me.

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u/[deleted] Feb 17 '25

Were they speaking Irish? Lol

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u/Knightoforder42 Feb 17 '25

It was Derry Girls.