Ouch:) That would have been really funny, if it wasn't so near the truth, Erin. I'd see it as an invitation to humanity in general and Christians in particular to start using their minds, instead of allowing our minds to abuse us. What say you?
That was one of my favorite shows and I remember the scene. It would be wise for Christians and church goers to reevaluate their views of the Bible. I am not sure they believe what they say they believe. As a lover of Jesus, I struggle with what is a cultural, time bound response to what people think they know about God and what is the real deal.
Harry - I think that if biblical literalism were to go the way of the dinosaur, it wouldn't be too soon. As seen in the clip, there is a lot of picking and choosing; especially from the OT.
Glenn - I loved that show, too. I need to find it on streaming somewhere or get it from Netflix.
I think the problem lies in this: if we consider that one part of the bible might have been cultural or metaphorical, where do we draw the line on the rest of it? However, as "President Bartlet" showed us, most Christians already chosen which things are to be believed and which are discarded -- they just don't like to admit it. After all, what then would they make political arguments about?
Erin - literalism is the refuge of the fearful who want easy answers, whereas you, while still being fearful and dis-illusioned (a good place!) refuse to take refuge in a form of words, but rather face reality squarely. This is true courage, and you will reap a rich harvest if you stick with it. Rooting for you:)
Ouch:) That would have been really funny, if it wasn't so near the truth, Erin. I'd see it as an invitation to humanity in general and Christians in particular to start using their minds, instead of allowing our minds to abuse us. What say you?
ReplyDeleteThat was one of my favorite shows and I remember the scene. It would be wise for Christians and church goers to reevaluate their views of the Bible. I am not sure they believe what they say they believe. As a lover of Jesus, I struggle with what is a cultural, time bound response to what people think they know about God and what is the real deal.
ReplyDeleteHarry - I think that if biblical literalism were to go the way of the dinosaur, it wouldn't be too soon. As seen in the clip, there is a lot of picking and choosing; especially from the OT.
ReplyDeleteGlenn - I loved that show, too. I need to find it on streaming somewhere or get it from Netflix.
ReplyDeleteI think the problem lies in this: if we consider that one part of the bible might have been cultural or metaphorical, where do we draw the line on the rest of it? However, as "President Bartlet" showed us, most Christians already chosen which things are to be believed and which are discarded -- they just don't like to admit it. After all, what then would they make political arguments about?
Erin - literalism is the refuge of the fearful who want easy answers, whereas you, while still being fearful and dis-illusioned (a good place!) refuse to take refuge in a form of words, but rather face reality squarely. This is true courage, and you will reap a rich harvest if you stick with it. Rooting for you:)
ReplyDeleteLove the video :o)
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