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As for the desert people 2000 years ago argument, that can be turned on its head. The fact that it's ancient is actually part of its appeal. The fact that it's been unchanged for thousands of years makes it more "timeless" rather than "outdated". If you compare it to music, it's kind of like classical vs. pop music.
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But it hasn't remained unchanged at all. Just look at how many different versions of the Bible there are, and how many different sects of Christianity.