To those who believe Bible is not literal...

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First of all where is in the bible said that we should not take its words literal? Or where did you get this authority?

Third, why did he send it as figure of speech? We are capable of(and better at) understanding literal commands either. Wouldn't it be more effective? Did god likes mind games?

The bible directs you to use your intelligence and question.
http://www.wcg.org/lit/bible/literal2.htm

Second, Why god sent something that much vague to people? Didn't he knew that people "might" misunderstood him for 2000 years (and counting for some)?

A common complaint. It's the style in which the bible was written. It's not meant to be something you don't have to think about. Belief in god is entirely intellectual. So making it so that you have to think is consistent.

Fourth, what will happen to people (like me) who would get the wrong message?

If you are completely innocent you will be judged as such.

Fifth, why does this illiteral stories such as noah's ark, book of job or story of lot constantly had to include blood and violence? Wouldn't that give the impression of "god loves violence and we should kill people for him?" I think bugs bunny style stories would be better...(Wabbits!)

It makes for interesting stories. God is never unjust or bad (despite what the Quran might say ).

Sixth, Is hell illiteral too? What will happen to innocent unbelievers? Are they going to be tortured enternally?

Heaven and Hell are primarily about now.[/quote]

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I let everything go that day: the Bible, "god," Jesus, and all my metaphysical meanderings. It was the most liberating experience of my life and from that day onward I was able to accept TO MYSELF that I was in fact an atheist and there was nothing wrong with that.

And all began because I took certain Bible passages "metaphorically." I'm sure fundamentalists will take this as a "see? I told you its a slippery slope to hell!"

I had a very similar experience Ent. I've since reasoned back to becoming a Christian. Lack of understanding is more the question I think, and not the illogical application of information as espoused by many fundamentalists. You cannot reason against your best understanding.