He is always convinced that it says what he means”
2007-10-07 12:01:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I think there is another George that might be a perfect example of that.
2007-10-07 13:03:38 · answer #1 · answered by Purdey EP 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Shaw was speaking out of his Fabian-influenced perspective. While I understand his point, it gives too much credit to the personal interpretation of the Bible.
It is an unfortunate fact that all too many people are willing to accept what someone else tells them the Bible means; this is the case for the majority of believers.
2007-10-07 15:32:55 · answer #2 · answered by Jack B, goodbye, Yahoo! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That same argument can be used for any religious literature. The mind uses what input it has and outputs relevance. If something were input that appeared irrelevant, the output would be discarded. Same if you were reading any novel or publication. The Bible is there as a means to understand virtue and the path to God. Whoever knocks, the door shall be opened to them.
2007-10-07 12:16:26 · answer #3 · answered by Sidereal Hand 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there still people believe in bible.Like me and my fellow brother in Church of god by the Lord Jesus Christ... isa.34:16 16 Search the book of the Lord, and see what he will do. Not one of these birds and animals will be missing, and none will lack a mate, for the Lord has promised this. His Spirit will make it all come true. 2 tim.3:15-17 15 You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 17 God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work. all I need is a sprituality wisdom...
2016-05-18 02:50:01 · answer #4 · answered by melvin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's right. And most people believe the Bible is talking to everyone else, not them.
2007-10-07 12:14:04 · answer #5 · answered by Prof Fruitcake 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
George does not speak for me.
2007-10-07 12:07:19 · answer #6 · answered by bobalo9 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In other words the readers interpretation.
2007-10-07 14:02:13 · answer #7 · answered by Zappster (Deep Thunker) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GBS also said" steal from peter to pay paul". i think he was confused on many levels.
2007-10-07 15:34:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋