I agree with Makessenseright & frndofyaweh completely but I'd like to add to it a little. First let us grasp why it is seen by some as propaganda. Given the essential part the Word plays in our spiritual growth, it's unfortunate today that the Bible has been reduced to a menu to be studied by some rather than a nourishing meal to be enjoyed.

When learning the Scriptures becomes merely an academic exercise, we can actually increase in biblical knowledge while regressing in spiritual understanding. Jesus told the people of His day that while they were diligent to search the Scriptures, their study didn't do them any good because it did not lead them to believe in Him. It's purpose is not just to give us information for our heads, but food for the new nature to feed upon so that spiritual growth can be maximized. Today, too many Christians are spiritually undernourished because they are feeding on anything and everything except the Word of God. It's like a baby's pacifier, it will trick the baby and keep him quiet for a while but eventually hunger pains will cause him to desire real substance and not just a substitute. Today, too many Christians are substituting the Word of God for worldly pacifiers. No baby ever grew one inch on sucking a pacifier and no Christian will grow spiritually away from the Word of God and the influence of the Holy Spirt.

Many people see the Bible as propaganda because they see the Bible as just about anything except what it really is, the word of God. If you use the Word of God for any purpose except for what it's true purpose is then it becomes possible to twist and shape it's content to adhere to basically any principle you wish to mold it into, and most often than not, some Christians as well as non-Christians, are quickly forming propaganda out of scripture instead of seeking the Will of God for their lives. To me this is the saddest aspect of this whole debate. For truly the Bible is not a book of rules and regulations for those who honestly seek to understand. It is what it is and no amount of discussions will ever change that very basic fact. It is a love letter from God to each of us. True, it is "FAR" more than that, but if I had to narrow it down into it's basic form then a love letter best describes it. God tells of His love for us, then He shows His love for us, then He makes the security of your eternal future possible by faith for those who receive. To me that is love.....agape love!

I think that the Bible is used as propaganda, especially in the WELS synod, which i am a memeber of (unfotunately). I wrote some literature on the suibject, which I posted around my (WELS) school. If anyone is interested, let me know...

Man wrote the bible and even though we think we are perfect IT ISNT REAL. Religion... Man's futile attempt to understand its meaningless existence. Even if there was a god he would be bound by rules.... If god created the universe is was created to follow the rules of physics and natural selection. It's like a kid and a toy... he'll play for it for a little while then go off to bigger and better things. And the last thing that annoys me about religion, is that all western religions think that god is a man and that we are made in his reflection... HOW FREAKING ARROGANT.... If their is an all powerful diety he would be incomprehendable to humans... we're not perfect so lets just get over our selves...