User:Arbeiter/Biblical literalism

2006-Sept-09

Regarding the text below... It is presumptuous to declare built-in beliefs or motives of persons attempting to interpret Scripture.

Biblical literalism is a Christian belief that the Bible should be interpreted in a literal manner, see also Biblical hermeneutics.

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Regarding the text below... Such statements belong in the section, Biblical_literalism#Concepts_founded_or_supported_by_Biblical_literalism, and not the opening descriptive paragraphs.

It is closely associated with biblical inerrancy and held most commonly by conservative christians. It is often associated with Creationism.

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Regarding the text below... By adding "a priori", you imposed your POV to Biblical literalism. "Young Earth Creationists (YEC)" and the good folk with the "Association for Biblical Astronomy" passionately argue their Biblical literalism is entirely consistant with experience. Even if it were not a POV adjective, it is unnecessary philosophical jargon for which it is difficult to provide a proper definition.

By comparing Scriptures such as Proverbs 30:5-6 with 2 Timothy 3:16-17 and 2 Peter 1:20-21, proponents of Biblical literalism begin with an a priori belief that the Bible is flawlessly true.

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Regarding the text below... The capital "S" on "Scripture" was intentional. The capital "S" distinguishes Holy Scripture from the slightly less authoritative scripture... "Young cat, if you keep your eyes open enough, oh, the stuff you would learn! The most wonderful stuff!" --Dr. Suess

Next, proponents claim that metaphorical and allegorical statements are inherently untrue at some level. Additionally, proponents claim that the various interpretations of scriptures deemed metaphorical and allegorical splinter the Bible's meaning, and provide an inconsistent, and therefore flawed message.