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Fallen Hero
October 17th, 2006, 07:06 PM
Why is it that people who take the bible literally, only take the select parts that they like and benefit their causes literally?

If You take one thing literally, then take it all literally. In that sense, all Christians would end up broke.
mozzer
October 17th, 2006, 08:20 PM
Well, I have a friend who takes the Bible literally, and I mean the 6,400 years crap, but he's really intelligent. There are loads of people who take the Bible to be false but the messages are right
Alice Shade
October 17th, 2006, 08:38 PM
Basically, taking it literally and showing quotes is a good way to feel righteous. And when someone else shows the quote, that contradicts that, there`s always chance to say he/she is a bible subverter, trying to substitute own lies for God`s command.
emperor_bob
October 18th, 2006, 12:53 AM
I don't understand why anyone bothers to argue with belivers about the bible. You may as well as argue about the meaning behind a comic book or fairy tale. God would have no need for man to get his message out. It's an idiotic supposition from the get go. The same goes for any 'holy' text.
SirRuben
October 18th, 2006, 01:03 AM
God would have no need for man to get his message out.
What's the bible for then?
Googler
October 18th, 2006, 01:10 AM
Lets just say if you took the bible literally a lot of people would have to be stoned to death for lechery (cheating, infidelity).
emperor_bob
October 18th, 2006, 01:44 AM
God would have no need for man to get his message out.
What's the bible for then?

A paper weight? A door stop? Anti-Theft device?

Actualy, that's a little harsh. Its a good collection of short stories and morality plays.
Nameless
October 18th, 2006, 02:31 AM
God would have no need for man to get his message out.
What's the bible for then?

A paper weight? A door stop? Anti-Theft device?


Humour? Something to throw at people? Firewood? Tissue paper? Toilet paper? Step ladder?
AaronD
October 18th, 2006, 02:50 AM
God would have no need for man to get his message out.
What's the bible for then?

A paper weight? A door stop? Anti-Theft device?


Humour? Something to throw at people? Firewood? Tissue paper? Toilet paper? Step ladder?

umbrella? hat? flyswatter? club? booster seat? to prop a couch leg on to make it even?
MeTHoD-X
October 18th, 2006, 07:09 AM
God would have no need for man to get his message out.
What's the bible for then?

A paper weight? A door stop? Anti-Theft device?


Humour? Something to throw at people? Firewood? Tissue paper? Toilet paper? Step ladder?

I use the paper from the bible to roll joins when I have nothing else to use. It seriously works great.
Fallen Hero
October 18th, 2006, 12:11 PM
Not to mention that the bible tells you to give away ALL your worldly possessions and all your money and help the poor. :lol: