Squaring circles: direct biblical contradictions

Hey Apo. Welcome. I'm not disagreeing with you as that sounds more than likely. I just wondered what exactly you meant by "a literal, inspired bible"? Does it still treat the bible as a factual record of reality? Or more metaphorical? I guess I am abit confused by the use of "literal" in that context.But it is quite possible I am just being a bit thick here.

No that was very clear as to where you are coming from. But (and again I freely admit it may well be me that is at fault here) I still don't get the difference in belief between:"Christians who believe in a literal bible"And"those who believe in a literal, inspired bible"What am I missing here?

Revelations are but faith based confirmations of faith in disguise.Trust me on that without question as I know the one true way

I am still willing to go with the hypothesis that it is me rather than you. What is the differnce in terms of perecived accuracy by believers of each doctrine? I'll keep asking till I either "get it" or you get fed up of me And you. And more pertinently welcome (again). You seem like a questioning intelligent theist (a bit like CS when he is on form ) which this place is in much need of.

Well I think I understand now. Cheers for explaining. And you. I hope you stick around EvC as you seem to have an interesting and considered take on stuff.