Mind you, one interpretation of the bible is consistent and gaining ground, especially in the last hundred years.

It's all bollocks.

(An excellent opinion poll the other year commissioned by The Secular Society. They asked people if they were Christian and then asked if they believed in god. Less than a quarter of those considering themselves Christian actually have a superstitious delusion.)

Delusion isn't a term of contempt by the way. I just can't think of a term of reference other than that for having your mind fucked with.