I do too. I read the bible like any other book and I pick out the gems. There is a lot of truth between its pages, along with a lot of violence, coercion, hatred and lies. It is my job to engage critical thinking and filter it through my 'love thy neighbour as myself' filter. If it passes the test, then I can use it. If not, then I will reject it. I reject many passages in the bible because it does not pass my filter. The filter requires that I love myself first before it even starts to work.