Why do people interpret the bible literally, when it has so much more meaning if you understand the symbolism and metaphors repeated through out the text.
Like the story of Adam and ever is actually about the loss of innocents and the fall from it.
2007-09-13 17:55:17 · 9 answers · asked by thejoyfaction 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The bible taken the way it should be as opposed to literally makes it a much more beautiful book.
2007-09-13 18:01:25 · answer #1 · answered by Gawdless Heathen 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Let's say you get an entertainment center with some assembly required. You take it home and find out that it won't fit up against the wall you were planning on. Some people will look at the instructions, build it exactly like it says in them, and beat the hell out of the wall until there's a big enough hole to shove it in and make it work. Others would probably look at the instructions, modify it a little so it doesn't take up so much space, and make it fit perfectly in the room. The bible is kinda like that. Some live trying to emulate people in the bible, and others try to find the lessons in it and adapt it to their own life.
2007-09-13 18:19:15 · answer #2 · answered by Greenman 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People should not attempt to interpret the Bible. The meaning of the Holy Scriptures is reveled to those who trust the Holy Spirit to give them understanding.
Of course you must be born of the Spirit, accept Jesus into your heart and life, and give your life over to Jesus. That does not mean every Sunday, it means every second of your existence.
In Christ alone,
Evangelist, William M. Butler
Grace Evangelistic Ministry
2007-09-13 18:15:47 · answer #3 · answered by BOC 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Some people still believe Earth is flat and four angels standing on it's corners.
i.e. The Flat Earth Society.
*shakes head in disgust*
2007-09-13 18:00:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because the Bible is completely true. It is the Word of God.
2007-09-13 18:07:43 · answer #5 · answered by Apostle Jeff 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You have to have a spiritual mind that only comes from God
2007-09-13 18:07:09 · answer #6 · answered by Gifted 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because it is claimed to be the word of god and god is supposed to be honest
2007-09-13 19:37:52 · answer #7 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's what Jesus meant when He said, "to those who have ears". The fact is, most do not.
2007-09-13 18:02:05 · answer #8 · answered by judysbookshop 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Because they are born again and don't grow up.
2007-09-13 18:35:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋