Here is my opinion...
The bible is an historical text that has been mutated to suit the needs of a militaristic and elitist church. The stories in the bible have been altered so much over the past 2000 years that you have to take everything in it with a little more than a pinch of salt.
But then thats just my opinion...
I believe there was a flood, Noah and many others like him around the world, were warned by the Atlanteans who were originally from Antartica. ( :crazy: You think I'm nuts now :crazy: )
Theres a good book called Atlantis Blueprint written by Colin Wilson(?) and Rand Flem-Ath, Colin Wilson is not a very good author his work comes out a bit Junior sounding, but it is full of some very interesting information.
His book is based on the work of Rand Flem-Ath, Graham Hancock & some other dead guy I can't remember his name.
Other good books you may want to check out on this topic:
Underworld: Graham Hancock
Fingerprints of the gods: G. H.
Damn, I can't remember the name of the other one. Its not flood related but it does give some insights into the TRUE nature of the olden days Christian church.
I can tell you that its by G.H. and Robert Bauval...
Damn I can't recall!!!
Oh yes Talisman!!!

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