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1 | Should the Bible be taken literally? | Bible general Archive 1 | Lionstrong | 15037 | ||
Dear Ed, Should the Bible be taken literally? is a poor, if not silly, question. Insert any other book in that question and you’ll have your answer. Whether a book is to be taken literally depends on the type of literature it is. And since the Bible is made up of many books of several types of literature, whether one takes it literally depends on what book or what portion of Scripture one is reading. The are no writings that don’t contain some figurative or non-literal expressions. In terms of reading a text of Scripture, with the exception of reading it reverently, it should be read like any other book. The only difference between the Bible and other books is that the Bible alone is the Word of God. Peace, Lionstrong |
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2 | Should the Bible be taken literally? | Bible general Archive 1 | Hank | 15040 | ||
"Should the Bible be taken literally" is akin to asking, "Should all medication be taken in the same way?" The obvious answer to both questions is, "Of course not. Not always, in every instance, without exception. It depends on which medication and on which passage of the Bible you're talking about."...... The better question by far, and the one that at least makes sense, is "Should the Bible be taken as the truth of God?" To that question, as a believer, I'd answer with a resounding Yes......Lionstrong, with your observations I have no quarrel. --Hank | ||||||
3 | Should the Bible be taken literally? | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 15074 | ||
Hank, If you choose not to follow the direction on the medicine bottle, you are not wise. Yes, some medicine is to be taken literally, some other ways. Steve | ||||||
4 | Should the Bible be taken literally? | Bible general Archive 1 | Makarios | 15093 | ||
Dear Hank, it was written: "Hank, If you choose not to follow the direction on the medicine bottle, you are not wise. Yes, some medicine is to be taken literally, some other ways. Steve" Hank, all I've got to say is: consider the source, my friend. :-) --Nolan |
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5 | Should the Bible be taken literally? | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 15097 | ||
Nolan - People have not followed the direction on the medicine bottle and have died. Maybe they thought it was not literal. Steve | ||||||