Tinker, truthseeker,
Metaphors are most often used in artistic works of fiction and fantasy, of which the bible is probably the most well known.
When texts are written that are intended to represent truth and facts then a full description of the fact is defined and for those items that are complex then examples are given and the use of metaphor is utilized to aid in understanding.
The bible has no facts on which to draw so it skips any attempt to describe facts and goes straight to the use of metaphor and symbolism, especially vague ones so that the reader is free to add his own interpretation to whatever he feels the metaphor/symbol might mean.
The result of this tactic, and where many believe the bible is true, is that everyone has adopted their own interpretations and then attempts to enforce them. This has further resulted in the creation of several hundred Christian sects and cults each with a different interpretation of what the bible might mean.
Fortunately the real result is chaos and in this modern world where precision is becoming increasingly important then fewer people are prepared to accept such works of fiction such as the bible as being in any way useful. The chaos created by the bible and the widespread fracturing of Christian beliefs and dogma should ultimately aid in the death of this 2000-year-old monstrosity known as Christianity.
Cris
Metaphors are most often used in artistic works of fiction and fantasy, of which the bible is probably the most well known.
When texts are written that are intended to represent truth and facts then a full description of the fact is defined and for those items that are complex then examples are given and the use of metaphor is utilized to aid in understanding.
The bible has no facts on which to draw so it skips any attempt to describe facts and goes straight to the use of metaphor and symbolism, especially vague ones so that the reader is free to add his own interpretation to whatever he feels the metaphor/symbol might mean.
The result of this tactic, and where many believe the bible is true, is that everyone has adopted their own interpretations and then attempts to enforce them. This has further resulted in the creation of several hundred Christian sects and cults each with a different interpretation of what the bible might mean.
Fortunately the real result is chaos and in this modern world where precision is becoming increasingly important then fewer people are prepared to accept such works of fiction such as the bible as being in any way useful. The chaos created by the bible and the widespread fracturing of Christian beliefs and dogma should ultimately aid in the death of this 2000-year-old monstrosity known as Christianity.
Cris