| Why would a belief in a similar use of parables in the Bible mean a lesser faith in God? 2 Timothy 3:5 Was there really a flesh and blood "cleverer than all the other animals" talking snake having a discussion with Eve or was that a parable? Satan is not without power. He is capable of and known for transforming his appearance. Is the Bible meant to teach us how to Heaven or to teach us how the Heavens go? The Bible is meant to tell us about Jesus, and His sacrifice to save man from eternal separation from God. If you know anything about the bible, you must be aware that it is saturated with accounts of supernatural events which totally defy all physical laws known to man. To try and explain away some of them as metaphorical or symbolic fictitious events can only lead to a dismissal of all supernatural events, and the conclusion that the entire bible is nothing more than biggest sci-fi novel of all time. So... is it truth? or is it fiction? That's what YOU are supposed to decide for YOURSELF... But you cannot have it both ways, and also claim to know very much about the bible. |