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Author Topic:   Why read the Bible literally?
coffee_addict
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Message 65 of 304 (217389)
06-16-2005 12:23 PM
Reply to: Message 63 by dsv
06-16-2005 12:19 PM


Could you please at least make it available to the rest of us who you quoted?

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coffee_addict
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Message 73 of 304 (217456)
06-16-2005 5:09 PM
Reply to: Message 68 by Faith
06-16-2005 1:16 PM


Re: Parables, symbolism and metaphor
Faith writes:
So am I frankly. Wish I could pin it down. The distinctions are obvious to me, but it's hard to get it into words.
The phrase "I know what I'm talking about, I just don't know how to use the right words..." are used by almost everyone I know all the time.
I'm going to have to side with one of my old philosophy professors (who is a scholar specialized in biblical translation and interpretation) when he said, "If you can't express your thoughts in coherent words, then you really don't know what you are talking about." This is the kind of self-critical analysis that helps prevent academics from making unfounded statements and assumptions. Of course, normal everyday people aren't always that disciplined and prefers using "I know what's going on, I just don't know how to use the right words..." as a shortcut.
Perhaps you would like to take a step back, take a deep breath, and try to write out your thoughts in word processor before continuing on?
I understand that sometimes things seem obvious to us even though we can't really explain it in words to others. When this happens, it usually means that it's time to take a step back and question our own beliefs.
Peace!

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coffee_addict
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Message 174 of 304 (218458)
06-21-2005 4:38 PM
Reply to: Message 173 by jar
06-21-2005 4:35 PM


Re: A word from God
Did Faith hack into jar's account and posted under his name?

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