Do you take the bible literally?

Question

Talking donkey and all?

Wow.

Any chance of getting those you do take it literally to move to the south? Arkansas perhaps?

Answer 1

I prefer the rules on the back of the motel door myself.
(So that's where Mr. Ed got his inspiration!)

Answer 2

Does anyone? Even the people who say they do, do not live by the exact word of the bible. Even the Catholic church does not take the bible literally.

This phenomenon is unprecedented from a historical perspective. How could any nation, as intelligent as we are, with the scientific resources we have, still have people so willing to fool themselves everyday? If you take the bible literally, it is only a matter of time before you reach your breaking point, wake up one day, and realize you have created an isolated microcosm of distortion.

Further, you simply push people away from religion convictions.

Answer 3

no. Too many generations of humans have handled that thing. even if you believe that it started as the word of God, can you trust that everyone who touched it was pure enough of heart not to gain some benefit by changing a word here or their.

the Vantriloquist thing- Donkeys don't have the vocal structures to talk like us. It's physically impossible for them to do, even if an Angle was talking through it, the animal couldn't pronounce any of our words.

Answer 4

Either you take everything in the Bible or you don't take it at all.

2Ti 3:16 All scripture [is] given by inspiration of God, and [is] profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

2Ti 3:17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works

2Pe 1:16 For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

2Pe 1:17 For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

2Pe 1:18 And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount.

2Pe 1:19 We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:

2Pe 1:20 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.

2Pe 1:21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake [as they were] moved by the Holy Ghost..

Yes and even the donkey.

Next will be Jesus walking on the water. Then do you really believe that he was raised from the dead. Where would it end.

Either the Word of God is without error and infallible or it is not the Word of God. Your choice. I've made mine and know that it is the eternal Word of God.

Answer 5

CAN'T PEOPLE LEARN THAT ANGELS CAN BE VENTRILOQUIST?

Satan Rev.12:9 [ all his names and Isa.14:12-14; Lucifer is day star ], used the animal that became a serpent and gave him his identity as a serpent.
The angel and the burning bush for Moses.
Balaam's donkey was used [ by the angel ], to show him the animal had more common sense than Balaam had.

YES I TAKE THE BIBLE LITERALLY?

Answer 6

"When plain sense makes sense, any other sense is nonsense."

There are obviously places where metaphors are using (e.g., Jesus saying, "I am the vine" or "I am the door" or "I am the bread of life"). But what part of "thou shalt not kill" is not to be taken literally?

And yes, I believe the story of Balaam and his donkey. After all, scientists tell us that apes and dolphins can communicate, and we think nothing of that being "literal."

Answer 7

The bible can be taken litterally in some instances, such as the 10 commandments for example.

But mankind in his natural condition cannot comprehend the bible, which is full of parables and mystery. only those who has submitted their life to God, repenting and becoming "born again" are filled with the Holy Spirit and then can understand the Word. We see this truth in these two scriptures -

1CORINTHIANS 2:14
But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

JOHN 3:3
Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

These two scriptures can be taken literally, because they mean exactly what they say.

Tommy

Answer 8

i take it in context.
All of the prophecies of the Messiah were fulfilled literally,the religious leaders of the day missed Him because they didn't take the scriptures literally.

Answer 9

People in this forum just love that talking donkey. I hear about him about every five minutes. I take much of the bible literally, other parts for symbolism. The majority of Revelations and parts of Matthew 24 are symbolic.

Answer 10

Perhaps the donkey wasn't really talking. Maybe it was an angel talking through the donkey...like a ventriloquist does.