Thanks for the info Chatpilot.
I'm interested in the casting out of demons, as its one of the elements of the NT which is clearly supernatural, clearly anti-science, and can't be explained away via metaphor and allegory.
I note that the 'explanation' offered is some vague mumblings about "expelling that inside us that prevents us from achieving a full life", whereas I don't think this is what the bible stories are about.
The bible stories are, as you say CP, about people possesed by fallen angels who then make people behave in certain ways. Jesus is able to talk directly to the demons, and cast them out at his will.
There really is no hidden message or subtext with these stories, they are simply to show that Jesus had 'supernatural powers', strengthening the god claim. However, I find it interesting how Christians who otherwise claim to be pro-science and logical still have to try to defend such ancient nonsense.
I'm interested in the casting out of demons, as its one of the elements of the NT which is clearly supernatural, clearly anti-science, and can't be explained away via metaphor and allegory.
I note that the 'explanation' offered is some vague mumblings about "expelling that inside us that prevents us from achieving a full life", whereas I don't think this is what the bible stories are about.
The bible stories are, as you say CP, about people possesed by fallen angels who then make people behave in certain ways. Jesus is able to talk directly to the demons, and cast them out at his will.
There really is no hidden message or subtext with these stories, they are simply to show that Jesus had 'supernatural powers', strengthening the god claim. However, I find it interesting how Christians who otherwise claim to be pro-science and logical still have to try to defend such ancient nonsense.
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Common sense is genius dressed in its working clothes.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Common sense is genius dressed in its working clothes.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
