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Summary

If you are looking for a place to discuss the Bible and general aspects of religion, explore the newsgroup alt.bible. Throughout this group you will find a wide range of opinions and posters from various backgrounds and belief systems. The range of topics include evolution and creationism arguments, interpretation of specific Biblical verses, discussion of Biblical and historical figures, analysis of current events and politics, and much more. Posters to the Usenet group are scholars, representatives of various faiths and denominations, individuals wishing to share their experiences and beliefs, people looking for answers to questions, and much more. One user is undertaking a project for which he is translating the Bible into what he believes is a more accessible and modern English version and posting his work in the newsgroup as he works. To find out more about alt.bible, you can visit it using your newsreader or check out