Reply #17: Understanding biblical as literal is deceptive

[WebeBlue]

to people trying to harness personal faith in their life-walk and growing Christ consciousness. It is not helpful to further the deception, it is a dis-service to people who are genuinely searching for meaningful application of biblical concepts to their spiritual lives. Understanding the core of the belief set of many Evangelicals as an authentic desire to strengthen one's personal faith is understanding in compassion and not in opposition. The bible as literal, however, is to advocate nurturing an immature faith which for many people seeking to deepen their faith development of maturing faith is the desired outcome.

I don't take issue with the belief set, I take issue with that belief set being exploited, misused, abused and diminished by those who would capitalize on people in genuine quest for closeness with their spiritual lives.