A) Are we not all Bible literalists when the scripture suits our purpose or need, and
B) Doesn't that invalidate the Bible altogether?
2007-12-28 02:05:45 · 9 answers · asked by Deke 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
We cannot invalidate God simply by misunderstanding Scripture; if this was true, then God would be far from omnipotent, since He would be ruled by our weaknesses.
People who stray from literalism do so because they have a hidden agenda -- which comes from MAN and not from GOD.
2007-12-28 02:26:08 · answer #1 · answered by Suzanne: YPA 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A) No, I believe the interpretations of the Bible that I believe, and it has nothing to do with my purposes or need. I believe what I think is truth.
B) No. Simply because someone twists a certain passage for their own purpose doesn't invalidate the obvious intrinsic value of the many beneficial teachings in the Bible.
2007-12-28 10:11:57 · answer #2 · answered by Open Heart Searchery 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe in the bible at all so the answer would be no.
I happen to agree with some parts of it tho', but not because it is in the bible, but because a teeny-tiny fraction of the bible makes sense. However those parts are generally contradicted somewhere else.
2007-12-28 20:27:33 · answer #3 · answered by queenthesbian 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think of "Bible literalism" as meaning that you accept even the obvious fables (e.g. Adam & Eve, Noah's Ark etc) as history. But I would agree that it's necessary to cherry-pick texts to have a coherent "Bible-based" stance on anything, since the Bible contradicts itself throughout, and you can't hold two mutually exclusive ideas at the same time - unless you're actually insane.
2007-12-28 10:11:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I believe the Bible literally exists. The Bible's content is another story.
2007-12-28 10:10:25 · answer #5 · answered by Murazor 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, it is a interesting book of strange and poetic images, or the will of God in written form. I can't see it as being both. Christians still play both sides of this to feel comfortable with the revelation that more and more of what is in the book can not be considered as real.
2007-12-28 10:16:35 · answer #6 · answered by Herodotus 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A) Nope I never take any of it literaly even when it would suit my needs, I am not that capable of willfull ignorance.
B) Maybe if the 1st statement is true.
2007-12-28 10:09:50 · answer #7 · answered by Link strikes back 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no
wait
maybe
holy shnikes yes
FLIPPPPIN YES!!!!
2007-12-28 10:09:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
NOT "Everyone", I assure You!
A. - NO.
B. - YES!
2007-12-28 10:15:50 · answer #9 · answered by Uncle New Camera 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋