Dear Theists....Why?

[HeyItsZeus]

I wouldn't argue that Genesis isn't literal, either. Primarily, I point to the story of Adam and Eve as being a parable for human nature in relation to God. It is a story demonstrating that we humans are prone to our sin, even when in direct contact with God. We choose what pleases us, what we want, instead of what is meant for us and what we need. That is why the story of Adam and Eve is called 'The Fall of Man.' It is our biggest flaw, being seperated from God as we are.

And that is the same approach I take with the Bible. It is a book of parables on humanity as it relates to God, spirituality, and Heaven and Hell. That is also my basis for the claim that God and Jesus are not allegorical themselves. The Bible is a book demonstrating the way humans work in relation to God and/or seperated from God. It refers to the spiritual affects of various actions and non-actions in relation to God, and demonstrates these through stories which were relevant to the time and culture.

Also, I would like to commend you for havng the balls to admit when you were wrong and ignorant in doing something. It means a lotand I'm sure it took a lot. haha

SO let me get this straight:you don't have to believe in Christianity to be a christian? I still don't EXACTLY understand.
But I will if you answer this. Was the resurrection of Jesus not literal? And is God not literal?