[Vision2020] unequivocal words of God

Robert Dickow dickow@uidaho.edu
Sat, 23 Aug 2003 17:29:16 -0700


Ted Moffett writes:
> Thanks for your post, Sharon.  Of course if all these biblical quotes are
> put into the proper context and interpreted correctly, there is no
> contradiction or relativistic problem.  And really the bible does not
> require interpretation by a human mind, this might imply relativism and
the
> possibility of human error, so... never mind.

And yes, finally I agree. What with so many contemporary issues being
constantly debated and re-debated, that it is comforting that the Bible (be
sure to capitalize that, Ted) stands as a reference that needs no
interpretation, no matter how destructive, irrational, and dumb some of the
things stated in the Bible may be. At least those who have faith (should I
capitalize Faith?...I can't remember) can rely on a standard that can not be
refuted. We can comfort ourselves that we have a basis for giving up all of
our judgement and Will to the absolute authority of a single written source.
It really makes things so much easier, doesn't it?

Uh... what edition of the Bible are we using, by the way?

Bob Dickow