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the bible..............*sighs*
10 years 6 months ago #107626
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Rai,
I would say that I agree with you to a point. I think that if you are going to believe the Bible is symbolic, then you must believe it is all symbolic. None of it is literal. Maybe the people really existed, but the stories they told served as lessons. However, if you believe the Bible is literal, then you must follow all of its teachings. I would not say that you should pick and choose which parts are convenient for you. I think that is the point we agree most on.
I would say that I agree with you to a point. I think that if you are going to believe the Bible is symbolic, then you must believe it is all symbolic. None of it is literal. Maybe the people really existed, but the stories they told served as lessons. However, if you believe the Bible is literal, then you must follow all of its teachings. I would not say that you should pick and choose which parts are convenient for you. I think that is the point we agree most on.
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10 years 6 months ago #107640
by Neaj Pa Bol
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Just a little note on this topic.
Many years ago I learned a very valuable lesson when it comes to discussing the Bible and/or Christianity.
first, interpretation is never the same by the same person, it's more like a History lesson of how this particular religious belief is and grew. It's not verbatim. But it's beginning to head towards the future...
Many years ago I learned a very valuable lesson when it comes to discussing the Bible and/or Christianity.
first, interpretation is never the same by the same person, it's more like a History lesson of how this particular religious belief is and grew. It's not verbatim. But it's beginning to head towards the future...
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10 years 6 months ago #107647
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Could you elaborate on this? I'm not sure I understand what you mean.
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Neaj Pa Bol wrote: But it's beginning to head towards the future...
Could you elaborate on this? I'm not sure I understand what you mean.
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10 years 2 months ago #119258
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I feel that the Bible can be quite useful if it is taken for what it honestly is: a collection of myths, histories, and pseudo-histories. If you can dredge through the hagiography, embellishments, and poetic license there are some good ideas. Usually these are found in the New Testament.
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10 years 2 months ago #119260
by steamboat28
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As with any other religious text, if you don't enjoy it or agree with it, why continue to read or discuss it?
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10 years 2 months ago #119264
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Who's to say what's truth and what isn't? The thing that matters is what you take away from it. If it makes you more closed-minded, then it is not a good take away. You are hurting others this way.
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