Interesting, so we agree that the literal interpretation is a non-starter and a waste of time for all involved.
(Alas the majority of the wanna-be prosletysers we see, tend to be of this type and are thus dismissed rather quickly)
One thing you do seem to have in common with them is this concept of being 'saved through "grace"'. which seems to come from Paul.
Generally this is presented as some sort of 'get out of jail free' card which rings false with me and I suspect a fair few of the other atheists.
Personally I'm inclined to view Paul as putting words in Jesus mouth and find this concept to be at odds with his actions.
(Alas the majority of the wanna-be prosletysers we see, tend to be of this type and are thus dismissed rather quickly)
One thing you do seem to have in common with them is this concept of being 'saved through "grace"'. which seems to come from Paul.
Generally this is presented as some sort of 'get out of jail free' card which rings false with me and I suspect a fair few of the other atheists.
Personally I'm inclined to view Paul as putting words in Jesus mouth and find this concept to be at odds with his actions.
Quote:I don't understand why you'd come to a discussion forum, and then proceed to reap from visibility any voice that disagrees with you. If you're going to do that, why not just sit in front of a mirror and pat yourself on the back continuously?-Esquilax
Evolution - Adapt or be eaten.
