Glossy Scripture

BIBLE MAGAZINES, OR BIBLEZINES, ARE REWORKING THE WORD OF GOD

You've heard the New Testament story about Jesus calming the storm, right? The one from the Gospel of Matthew, in which the Apostles wake Jesus from a nap while waves almost ravage their boat. According to one version, it goes, "Jesus awoke and asked them, 'Are y'all doubters out there pouting for real/ What's the deal?/ Where's all that faith you always talking about when I'm not around?/ How you gone' doubt right now?/ Check this out/ ... I'm talking to the waters and clouds/ Rain and wind, y'all both calm down."

Yes, that's not your Father's version of the Bible....

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