''The Bible can be divided into several distinct sections, or purposes. The "snake" in the Garden of Eden, Jonah and the Whale, Noah and the Flood, the Tower of Babel, are just a few examples of allegorical teachings based on tradition. Then there are the true historical accounts such as Exodus, the destruction of Jerusalem, etc. The next would be Law, and then there is Prophecy. Each contains a purpose, and teachings as to the mind, and power, of God.''
How do you know which bits are true and which aren't?
It seems that the model for christians is..
''Assert the bible is true until science proves it isn't and then say it is allegorical''
I notice you miss out creation and how beardy made everything in 6 days and then had a rest.
Why did he need a rest and what did he do on the Monday?
Was he tired after all that creating and did he call in sick on Monday?
Or did he go back to work looking forward to undoing all that creating of people and animals with a good old fashioned bit of genocide?
