In reference to posting about veracity of “sacred” writings

I didn't bother to keep track of my sources, but I remember reading stories that remarkably paralleled those found in Scripture, but had been written much earlier. One of them was about the great flood.  

I am impressed that the book of Genesis contains sequences of events that largely parallel the events subsequent to the Big Bang. That leads me to suspect that there's at least some measure of inspiration in Scripture. I also find at least as much inspiration in other writings, such as the Quran, Buddhist teachings, Native American writings, etc. 

In Scripture there's a lot of contradiction, and I'm pretty sure stuff is included that has no business being there. I don't believe God ever endorsed genocide or murdering adulterers, among other things. 

A pure Heart that seeks inspiration will find it in any number of writings, even those that have no association with religion. Such an individual will also receive messages from experience, other inspired people, synchronistic events, and Nature itself. 

The problem with venerable and "sacred" writings from eons ago is, as many have already mentioned is that there's little likelihood that much of the content fails to convey the intended messages. Religious leaders have used "sacred" writings as tools for control and oppression, murder and mayhem. 

Years ago, I asked God (yeah, I do things like that, after all, perhaps the imagination is a true conduit for inspiration), what her/his thoughts were regarding those who didn't believe in the Divine. The answer came back, "All belief systems are so inaccurate, that whether or not one believes in Divinity is of little consequence, when comparing what is believed with what is True." "My creations will be closer to the Truth simply by maintaining pure and positive intention, while accepting guidance from their personal Center of Compassion."