07-08-2023, 02:42 AM
(07-07-2023, 04:35 PM)Lucidus Wrote: The same "God's Kingdom" that promoted slavery, misogyny and homophobia; among other terrible ideas / notions?
(07-07-2023, 06:05 PM)Lucidus Wrote: Perhaps you could explain the jab?
I thought the question was quite legitimate.
Simply by your choice of words. A religious belief can be dear to someone heart. A personal connection and relationship. That’s why to begin a discussion in this manner seems mischievous.
(07-07-2023, 06:24 PM)Lucidus Wrote: Thank you for the response.
First, can I ask if you're familiar with apocalyptic literary styles or any of the academic theologians / Biblical scholars that believe Revelation to be purely symbolic and metaphorical? I ask because you seem to have a very literalist view. If I'm mistaken, please let me know. Knowing your views on that will help me address your post with a clearer understanding of how you interpret it.
I know this quote is not intended for me, but wanted to respond. I believe the Bible is full of metaphors because authors of the books feared repercussions, so they wrote metaphoricaly. Although I understand, it unfortunately does more damage than good if taken literally. Too much is lost metaphorically, and also in translation and interpretation.