[Openurmind]

Actually it is chocked full of references. But it is not literal, it is metaphoric and symbolic. Read between the lines. The references had to represented and related to their limited understanding at the time. There were even battles between these “heavenly beings” good against the evil.

[RoosterRedux]

I think that when many people turn to the Bible seeking answers, they aren’t truly engaging in objective research. Often, they unknowingly seek to confirm their preconceived biases.

The issue with this approach is:

• Selective Focus: Their minds unconsciously fixate on information that supports their existing beliefs.

• Biased Interpretation: When faced with ambiguous or neutral passages, they interpret them in ways that align with their preconceptions.

• Skewed Memory: They tend to remember details that reinforce their views while forgetting or minimizing those that challenge them.

Why This Happens:

• Cognitive Comfort: It’s psychologically easier to encounter information that aligns with what we already believe, helping to avoid cognitive dissonance — the discomfort that arises from holding conflicting ideas.

• Mental Efficiency: Our brains prefer to take shortcuts, and confirmation bias is a way to streamline the process. It’s easier to fit new information into our existing worldview than to reassess and challenge our beliefs.