The Bible was written by human beings. It is read by human beings. If it wasn't open to interpretation then everyone who read it would agree what it meant, but they can't, often so much that violence ensues.
So isn't every interpretation of the bible just the projection of the individual reader? If not, why not? (You'll have to persuade us that Christians all agree on quite a lot of it.)
Thanks to all.
2007-09-10 13:17:56 · 9 answers · asked by Bad Liberal 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Hermeneutics is quite complicated, but there are principles that can be used to get at important meanings. Many of those not acquainted with the study of interpretation itself are likely to rely more on their received traditions (completely unaware). This goes for everyone and every text, not just Christians and the Bible.
2007-09-10 13:27:06 · answer #1 · answered by Aspurtaime Dog Sneeze 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes!...and no- i mean, it would be better if that were true- then people might have a chance to actually gain some real wisdom
but- in reality- most people are programmed to interpret these writings according to the group of whom they belong-
no real pure interpretation there
but i do agree- perspective is everything, and changes everything. we all think we have the right one- very
egotistical!
even me-i'll humbly admit... crazy! but i also hold the possiblity that i could be completely wrong- or somewhat right, and somewhat wrong...or maybe there is no "right" and "wrong"
2007-09-10 20:44:41 · answer #2 · answered by zentrinity 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All interpretations are NOT equal. Only the Holy Spirit can guide in the proper interpretation of scripture.
2007-09-10 20:29:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
That's why I don't trust mere human beings to interpret the Bible.
I trust True Christians.
2007-09-10 20:29:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
today I was reading two answers I recieved to one of my questions
both were from the same book of the bible
one was very positive and loving , the other very negative and damning
I told these to my dad in law , who is not religious at all and knows nothing about the bible
and he said ..... so people see in it what they want to see eh ?
2007-09-10 20:26:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Bingo.
2007-09-10 20:33:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many of the stories are exaggerated i guess.
2007-09-10 20:22:50 · answer #7 · answered by 8theist 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Scripture is the dead letter until it becomes alive in you.
2007-09-10 20:27:24 · answer #8 · answered by Premaholic 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Satan always,s want,s to be in God,s business,that,s why God threw him out of Heaven,that,s why we have to have Jesus
where Satan will not confuse us.
2007-09-10 20:26:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋