(June 23, 2015 at 8:46 pm)Metis Wrote:(June 23, 2015 at 8:07 pm)Mr.wizard Wrote: Ya sure I agree with that, but saying the story is allegorical does not address the morality that the story portrays. What message where bible writers trying to convey by writing those horrific stories.
Depends entirely who you ask, it's that subjective.
The thing I believe Randy is alluding to is the theory that the Bible is a continuous narrative, a "love story" as some believers describe it between God and man and the slowly developing efforts of man to find and understand his creator. Some bits are sweet, some are bitter but it slowly improves and matures over time like a fine wine.
I personally don't think the stories have a purpose, they're told for the sake of being told the same way other cultures have myths. The Greeks have Heracules, the Irish have Cu Cuchulain ; just a small story that unites them all under a common banner and communal identity. Very powerful when you think about it.
Yes I agree I've asked CL several times what those stories mean and she just keeps telling me she believes they are allegoric, which tells me nothing. That's why I said it seems like she is just avoiding the question. If she believes the stories are allegoric then she must have some belief about the message they are trying to convey.
