Should the Bible be interpreted literally?

[captaincaustic]

One problem that poses itself time and again for Christians is the question of whether or not the Bible should be interpreted literally. This is important because how people view the Bible is maybe the most important foundation of their faith or lack there of.

[melikio]

Seems foggy all around.

Why do you say this (please specify)?

-Mel-

[adlemi]

Seems foggy all around.

Why do you say this (please specify)?

-Mel-

I cannot visibly see you.

[melikio]

One problem that poses itself time and again for Christians is the question of whether or not the Bible should be interpreted literally.

What I've noticed (many more times than I could ever count), are different people, with different "interpretations" of the Bible (or aspects within that book), that they felt or sincerely believed should be taken "literally". Multiple interpretations of the same things cannot all be absolutely "correct". And without something (grace) to bring people together (apart from a perfect biblical consensus), how could there be any hope of "Christian" unity whatsoever?

This is important because how people view the Bible is maybe the most important foundation of their faith or lack there of.

People will always be HUMAN. There are billions of perspectives and heartfelt, sincere "beliefs"; if God's spirit weren't there to fill in the "gaps", I doubt most would believe in anything from the Bible.

I can't seem to find ANYTHING that is exact or absolute about faith, except that it resides within the hearts and minds of most human beings.

-Mel-

[melikio]

I cannot visibly see you.

Oh. Ok.

-Mel-