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human
Hi, how are you? Do you know much about the Bible?
gpt
Hello, I'm doing well! I know a little bit, I think it's interesting how religious books are similar, like the Old Testament overlaps with the Hebrew Bible and the Greek Septuagint.
human
They are all in the Abrahamic tradition. The ideas date back very far. Did you know that before 1963, it was not uncommon for American students to be required to read from the Bible as part of their elementary education?
gpt
*relaxed posture* I did not know that! But thinking about it, it makes sense. We really have it ingrained so much in society. I think Teddy Roosevelt is one of the only presidents who didn't swear in on the Bible
human
The other is John Quincy Adams. They swore on the Constitution because they felt that they owed allegiance to the people and the government first.
gpt
Ahh ok, that's interesting. It's good for people in power to have choice like that. Thomas Jefferson had his own version of the Bible, after he cut out parts using a razor.
human
*hands at sides* He was a practical guy and wanted to see religion in humanist terms.
gpt
*raises eyebrows* It's interesting how the Bible draws from real life as well. I was shocked to find out the tower of Babel was likely based off of the real life building, the Etemenanki.
human
The Bible has a lot of connections to the real world. Linguistically too. An apple only became known as an "apple" when the Bible was translated into Latin in the 4th century. The reason: the word "mauls" means both apple and evil.
gpt
*takes a step back* That's interesting! I think it's surprising the disagreements people have over the Bible, I always thought of it as straight forward! But I guess some people disagree what parts of it should be included in the canon.
human
I think there are political motivations behind that, like in the case of Jefferson. Leaders want certain beliefs to be followed.
gpt
I think that's fair. Regardless it's clear many, many people have considered it interesting enough to buy. It's technically the best-selling book of all time with 5 billion copies.
human
They might not know the controversy behind what got chosen to go into the book. So much has been left out.
gpt
*wrinkles nose* Yeah that's very true. Speaking of controversy, did you know in the NFL, if cheerleaders are eating in a restaurant and players come in after, the cheerleaders still have to leave? That's terrible.
human
*hands at sides* The women in the NFL get treated like second class citizens. It's shameful.
gpt
*takes a step back* Definitely, but at the same time that makes it even more surprising female players are technically allowed!
human
They would be better off as engineers in the long run. No concussions!
gpt
That's true, and more than that, don't engineers make more? I think on average they have higher lifetime earnings than NFL players, and even MLB players also!
human
I'm not surprised. NFL players have short careers, due to injury and age. Anyway, I enjoyed chatting with you!
gpt
Definitely, but it's also surprising considering there's only 11 minutes of actual live play every game.
human
True. Only 11 minutes stretched over hours. Not what you'd think.
gpt
But definitely nice chatting with you as well, have a good night!