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by James P Krehbiel
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Good article James, yes it seems every time we find answers to problems we face everyday there are always new questions we must answer to clarify our solutions. "keep on trucking"David,Thanks for your comment. I know you to be a deep thinker and questioner! Be well.
Interesting article, James. There is "an insecurity that comes with the unpredictable nature of life" as you put it, but I would rather live my life accepting this rather than deluding myself and those around me into thinking that I have everything figured out.I learned a long time ago that sometimes bad things happen to good people, and it rains on the just and the unjust. I believe that embracing this concept makes it easier to be kind to those around me. Instead of trying to figure out why the guy next to me is going through such hard times, I am free to show him compassion and spend my energy helping him get through his hard times.The problem is, as you've pointed out, uncertainty doesn't sell well. We'd like to think a person or a group of people are either all bad or all good, but that is rarely, if ever, the case.Take care and keep up the thought-provoking writing!Bruce,Thanks for your thoughtful comments. "Uncertainty doesn't sell well." How true is that? Be well
James,I don't know why you think that people who just simply, believe that the Bible is the Word of God, to be delusional, as you have stated many times in your "using the Bible as a cookbook" theology. And by saying that you are the one who is mature in your faith, is the same as saying that you are right and we are wrong. But we only go by what the Bible says after diligent study. I don't know why you have such animosity. All I can say is go your way and we'll go ours. I hope that someday you will find some peace and relief from your anger and resentments for people who "go by what the Bible says." We think the book in its entirety speaks miles and miles of wisdom and it is beautiful in its harmony. And because we believe this, of course we think that it is correct and inerrant! You have your own interpretations.Condemning those who only repeat what the Bible says, is also saying that you are the one with the correct interpretations! But this is all ridiculous "I'm right, you're wrong" infantilism.We just believe that the Bible is the Truth, and presents an awesome philosophy and the correct way to live for our own happiness. If you don't believe us, that is fine. Perhaps your real issue is with the Bible itself.Our thoughts are echoed by numerous theologians who write the many commentaries that all say nearly the same things regarding Scripture interpretations, with very little variations.I don't understand what you are so angry about, but I think it has little to do with us.Jennifer,Thank you for commenting. I am not sure what you are reacting to. First, this is an open community for ALL writers. Second, when it comes to the Bible and other issues of life, I believe that I do not know everything, thus the title. Be well.James, I'm reacting to this"Ironically, there are individuals and groups who feel that they know it all. They tend to have all the right answers, and can back their ideas up with "talking points," biblical interpretations, and personal experience. "And all of the other comments you have made regarding Christians as of late. I love the Bible and studying the Bible. I do think that it is the Word of God, as do many, many others. You have accused Chrisitans for thinking that they are right so many times. But I am telling you that it is not "us" who think we are right. It is the Bible itself that we feel is right.I wish that I could somehow show you what I see as the magnificance of the Bible. I don't really like some of the ordinances either, but I believe that if God says that they are wrong, my faith is as such that it is for my own good. The Bible leaves me so so awe stricken at times, that it is almost euphoric. It hurts me to hear you condemning these people for sticking to the Word. I think fundamentalism has been given a bad rep, and should be changed to the more accurate "Orthodox Christianity".
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