perhaps using the word "confusing" was a bit generous
2007-10-06 13:10:36 · 7 answers · asked by I'm an Atheist 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Not sure that I like things that say "God created..." or "God spoke to Noah..." and then find out that they should be taken metaphorically or figuratively. It just seems to make the whole thing even less believable.
2007-10-06 13:18:43 · answer #1 · answered by Pirate AM™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Language can be quite confusing in general. Expressions come and go, words come and go and/or change meanings. A story written for one audience may not translate very well to another audience, even during the same times.
With that being said, the Bible is full of truths, read it and let your soul interpret things, let your heart guide you. There are many other great texts as well which you can read today that contain the same truths though written in an easier to understand way (at least for the people of today).
2007-10-06 13:22:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No...not when it is ministered to the saved by the Holy Spirit. I thought somebody must have rewritten the bible the first time I opened it after being saved
2007-10-06 13:14:41 · answer #3 · answered by Robert K 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It can be confusing but if you have any friends that understand it ask them questions about it or post it. and also thankyou for being curious of us bible readers. God bless!
2007-10-06 13:40:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually a comprehensive reader can tell when something is literal, figurative or both. Doesn't take a genius.
2007-10-06 13:14:48 · answer #5 · answered by ignoramus_the_great 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
That is exactly why you can't just read the bible , you have to study / learn it.
2007-10-06 13:16:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
thats what ministers are for!! and footnote Bibles...be sure to get one...REV is the future...solomon is poetry...
2007-10-06 13:14:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋