(April 23, 2012 at 8:21 am)NoMoreFaith Wrote: In which case, setting wildlife on children, smashing babies on rocks has an equal status with all other interpretations of the written Word.absolutely! Because that verse tells us that God is not the god many have created for themselves. So they should endeavor to seek out the God who has His people smash babies against stones, and perhaps seek the reason such a thing was done.
Quote:They haven't got it wrong, in face, think of all the grace abound when they praise and worship to the limits of their understanding and ability to do so.That what "Grace" is. It is forgiveness. Why would anyone need forgiveness if they have not gotten anything wrong?
Quote:At what point will God get annoyed at the misinterpretation of the bible? 2 babies? 10 babies? 100 babies? All the babies?There is a parable that out lines God's limits with you, do you want to read it?
Quote:Curious world view.. Basically as long as you are using the bible as justification, you are never wrong,That is not what has been said. See the paragraph above.
Quote: because you tried your best within the "limits of our understanding and ability", no matter what atrocities you justify with it... and the meaty conclusion to your straw man.