Misconceptions of Christian theology

[ronedee]

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.

You are right on the money with your last statement Laddie!

I, and many others read between lines of the Bible words! Not that we need to....but there is so much more! The Holy Spirit does indeed help us to understand the deeper meaning, and transcend some of the things that don't effect our lives, or situations! Or wake to a new revelation of the words that we didn't understand yesterday!

The Holy Spirit is the real teacher! When you have Him, He guides your every waking moment with amazing accuracy! Its a spiritual high! Its like being on a roll at a game table, hitting the lottery, or finding your soul mate!

The major problem is holding on to Him! Like everything else...we get in the way of progress...on a personal level. Emotions and doubt creep back into our lives! And like "Groundhog Day" we wake up and start all over....from scratch.

But then, we pick up the Bible and start reading, and learning...again!