Very stealthful, disingenuous article!
The thoughts expressed in the Bible are literally true, regardless of whether you are comfortable with how they are expressed.
The apostles ask Jesus to interpret his parables, and to tell them what they mean, several times.
Some phrases are used in several different ways where in context, they have different meanings. We need to pick one in each case.
Literal meaning of the Bible, as I have looked at it, is far from clear in a lot of cases.
I often ask God for clarification.
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OK, you happen to believe that the parables do not represent real anecdotes.
I definitely believe they do.
All of the poetic language is filled with truth, expressed in a memorable way.
The literal meanings become more apparent when more of the Bible is accepted as true by the reader.
The word as originally presented is solid and understandable, but much of it has been mangled by translators and editors (such as the ridiculous italicised corruptions in the KJV)
Usually the lack of clarity is subconsiously imagined to attempt to fit the word with pre-conceived notions.
The more we study, the less prevalent that trait becomes.
More scripture interprets more scripture.
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