(June 18, 2015 at 2:47 pm)Parkers Tan Wrote:(June 18, 2015 at 12:01 pm)Catholic_Lady Wrote: I apologize. Let me be clear.
I believe the stories told in the OT were written allegorically. I do not believe the story of Jesus in the NT was written allegorically. That doesn't mean that Jesus Himself didn't sometimes use figure of speech or metaphor when describing something. This is nothing unusual or alarming. We all do it, probably every day.
What that means for you is that interpretation is vital to understanding the Bible. What makes your interpretation privileged?
In my opinion, the Church.
...2000 years of theologians and philosophers constantly studying the bible, studying the culture of the time, trying to gain understanding, etc.
I believe the Church is the main pillar of Truth, not the bible itself.
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly."
-walsh
-walsh
