Misconceptions of Christian theology

[Whateverist]

So much crap, so little time.

While I appreciate the attempt to marginalize fundamentalism I think you could go a good bit further. If we are not to take every word of the bible literally, and I certainly agree we should not, how shall we read it? Anyway you like, but not literally.

I see no reason to understand heaven and hell in any way except metaphorically. Judgment, heaven and hell are all instantaneous and on going. Everything is transitory including the feeling of eternality. If the bible had any value at all it ought to allow those who read it to transcend it.