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Major Nikon

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8. Only if you are a biblical literalist

Reply to DBoon (Reply #7)

Wed Jun 5, 2019, 10:36 PM

Jun 2019

If you hang around here you will learn that if to interpret the bible literally, you are doing it wrong.

With metaphor all things are possible. Jesus said that, metaphorically.

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Televangelist Kenneth Copeland gets visibly angry when questioned about his private jet [View all] Major Nikon Jun 2019 OP

My first thought was he's high on something. rusty quoin Jun 2019 #1

Hmmmmm, yes... He's high on..... Blue Owl Jun 2019 #9

All of these slimy charlatans should burn in hell (if such a place existed). NRaleighLiberal Jun 2019 #2

Someone has to shear the sheep Major Nikon Jun 2019 #5

I believe he SHOULD stop at least... dchill Jun 2019 #3

I've been on a few flights where I thought some of the other passengers were demons, The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2019 #4

I believe. I believe I need another shower. What a creepy dude. yonder Jun 2019 #6

didn't Jesus have something to say about the money lenders in the Temple? DBoon Jun 2019 #7

Only if you are a biblical literalist Major Nikon Jun 2019 #8

Martin Luther isn't part of the Bible DBoon Jun 2019 #11

The best part about metaphorical Jesus is he says whatever you want Major Nikon Jun 2019 #12

How can you expect him to find more suckers to reel in flying coach? The Genealogist Jun 2019 #10

For all we know he's not wrong Major Nikon Jun 2019 #13

Jesus was developing a taste for luxury, too. Mariana Jun 2019 #14

I'm sure there must be deeper meaning there besides putting himself above the poor Major Nikon Jun 2019 #15

Someone with insight, to provide a counterpoint! trotsky Jun 2019 #17

Misframing! Major Nikon Jun 2019 #18

Perhaps the perfume was metaphorical. trotsky Jun 2019 #16

Metaphorical Jesus is much more fun than literal Jesus Major Nikon Jun 2019 #19