Is "its metaphorical" the ultimate cope?
The hebrews obviously didn't think Genesis or Exodus were "metaphorical" or anything but an actual literal chronicle of events that they thought to have occurred and we know that almost nothing in the old testament happened.
I have a catholic study bible in front of me and the annotated introduction openly acknowledges that the book of Daniel is riddled with historical inaccuracies.
The New Testament completely hinges on the Old Testament but its likely none of it occurred unless I'm mistaken.
No it's actually useful for keeping Christianity alive.
>that verse about mixed fabrics? Uhhhhh don't worry bro wear whatever you want lol
>the verse about gays being abominations? Uhhhhh that's bad for PR so let's call it a metaphor
>new animal species discovered? Uhhhhhhhh the Ark was just a metaphor bro!
Theres no way the Apostles believed anything but the literal, actual interpretation of the old testament. Theres nothing to suggest they thought it was a metaphor. Why even write about exodus as a "metaphor"?
Mixed fabrics is Old Covenant, it doesn't apply to Christians.
gays are still currently abominations, it's not a metaphor.
New animal species has nothing to do with the ark. Like there's no possible way you can logically spin this. The Bible doesn't even say that God stopped creating new animals after the flood.
>Mixed fabrics is Old Covenant, it doesn't apply to Christians.
This is cope.
>gays are still currently abominations, it's not a metaphor.
This even bigger cope. No church would ever blatantly state that the Bible calls homosexuals disgusting. It would be social suicide and their church would be targeted relentlessly. Christianity bends the knee to liberalism. All denominations.
Find me a church that isn't Westboro-baptist tier that can get away with calling homosexuals abominations.
>New animal species has nothing to do with the ark. Like there's no possible way you can logically spin this. The Bible doesn't even say that God stopped creating new animals after the flood.
This is the worst cope yet.
Because you're a burger and you don't understand that there are countries with large Christian populations where being a gay would be social suicide. And no I'm not even talking about Africa. You just have a lack of social awareness because you've never been anywhere interesting in your life.
If you're European or Latino you should know it's just as gay and pozzed in your country and you can't lie to me about that. You can lie to yourself,maybe.
Jehovah's Witnesses might be worth speaking to....
>https://silentlambs.org/news/inside-sources-reveal-23720-reportedunreported-child-molesters-on-file-at-jw-headquarters-in-ny
Just don't, stop making bad choices in life.
They aren't.
t. Catholic
Btw here's a real life example of le based Christianity maintaining tradition
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-01-23/controversial-el-monte-church-rocked-by-ied-attack-fbi-says
>it doesn't apply to Christians.
What does actually apply to Christians? You don't even abide by the commandments of the Prophet in whom you pretend to believe.
Anything repeated in the New Testament has bearing on us.
>Anything repeated in the New Testament has bearing on us.
Really? How about this little thing?
>Matthew 5:18
>For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.
>Matthew 19:17
>If you want to enter life, keep the commandments.
Stop lying, what is false will not serve you.
To add to your post op, they never explain what the metaphor or allegory is, and if you read it it’s so straightforward. This happened, then this happened, god did x, then y. Joe lived for 80 years, his son for 700 years.
That really sucks. I was in the process of converting to catholicism but hit a wall today. Still a beautiful story but sadly
not very likely anything more than that.
It’s alright man, you’ll figure something out. Go boomer core and aim for a family and career with a grill. It’s nice.
I would never bring another consciousness into this world without its consent if I didn't think God was real. Its totally unjustifiable to be a natalist and an atheist. I'm so heartbroken right now
okay dude probably not a good idea to make more copies of you with that attitude.
i didn't want kids anyways honestly
>converting to catholicism
Thats not what the book says, so why would you? What is false will not serve you, then why convert to something that is false?
I think "it's just a metaphor" is a crutch that a lot of Christians use to describe anything that is difficult for them to understand or explain. It's kind of like the "God works in mysterious ways" thing. If you don't know, just say you don't know. Unless it is actually a metaphor, which is occasionally true. But specifically in the case of Genesis, it's generally not true.
So thats it then. God isn't real? Should I just commit suicide? Whats the point of any of this without God?
No, the absence of God doesn't mean you should have a nice day.
You're misunderstanding me. I'm a Christian. I'm just saying some other Christians overutilize the phrase "it's a metaphor" to refer to anything which they personally find difficult to explain.
>Psalm 78
>My people, hear my teaching; listen to the words of my mouth. I will open my mouth with a parable; I will utter hidden things, things from of old, things we have heard and known, things our ancestors have told us.
>Proverbs 1:5-7
>let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance, for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
>Ezekiel 17:2
>Son of man, set forth an allegory and tell it to the Israelites as a parable.
>Matthew 13:13
>This is why I speak to them in parables: “Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand.
The scriptures are written to inspire understanding and not for knowledge or facts.
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>its likely none of it occurred
thats going too far. there is definitely some real historical memories preserved within many of the stories.
It’s metaphorical is cope. Saying history is wrong is more logically consistent even if you have no proof. If you don’t understand what I mean your moronic
>The hebrews obviously didn't think Genesis or Exodus were "metaphorical" or anything but an actual literal chronicle of events
historical authenticity is a modern convention.
even today you can ask tribal people about the "historical accuracy" of their history-myths and they wont know what the frick youre talking about.
>historical authenticity is a modern convention
>historical authenticity is a modern convention.
Oh I see.
The worst part is that a lot of Christcucks claim this.
>historical authenticity is a modern convention.
Aha, so that's why they made up all that Jesus stuff. It was in vogue.
any serious student of religion needs to read Plato. Religion is nothing more than a dumbed down, simplified version of Platonism intended for the masses. The myths are just that, myths - useful for instruction in morals and creating psychological constructs to give meaning to the events of life. When you tell people we are nothing more than a manifestation of the self-contemplation of The One, people tend to not find that particularly meaningful or applicable to their lives.