(April 5, 2017 at 11:32 am)Faith No More Wrote:(April 5, 2017 at 11:04 am)SteveII Wrote: I see your point. However, I can use the NT to show a vitriol-spewing and hate-filled nominal Christian where they are wrong--something they can not do in return. So it is not a matter of subjective opinion about who is right.
Actually, the bible is very vague in its intent all throughout, not to mention that we have many different translations that often change the meaning of a verse. Just look all the denominations and their disagreements how to interpret what the bible says. In fact, Jesus often talks in allegory, leaving the reader to interpret the symbolism behind it, which becomes especially difficult when you're reading a translated text.
In the end, all you can offer is your own interpretation of what the bible intends to mean, which is highly subjective.
I'm not sure it is a subjective as you think in the larger points of Christian attitudes and living. Do you have an example or two where different Christians would interpret something important (something that would impact how you live you life) different ways?
