What are your answers?

[fr0d0]

Yes interpretation seems wide open. You could see that as a good thing too! There are limits.. the universal church does draw lines and would exclude those who step outside. In Catholicism the Pope will make a statement of position for that church. I like to keep an open mind, even after I've drawn a conclusion, so I'm interested in what Salty has to say. The bible has to be interpreted for each generation.. as language and references, for example, change. Maybe some stories meanings are hidden to us... and it's only with constant exploration that the best understanding can be worked out. I've never found it frustrating as a Christian.. more an opportunity for better understanding.