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Because they were told to do so and were punished for critical thinking and logical reasoning.
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Do you have to believe in the words of the Bible literally to be a confirmed Catholic?
No. You must believe that the entire Bible is inerrant and the inspired word of God, but you certainly may not believe in it literally, it wouldn't make any sense literally, it tends to appear to disagree with itself.
Why would someone believe the geocentrism and not the heliocentrism?
Someone who takes the Bible literally
Is The Bible right?
Some people do not believe the Bible, but Christians believe it is right.
How do literalists read the bible?
Literalists read the Bible by taking the text as written in a straightforward, factual manner without interpreting it symbolically or metaphorically. They believe in the literal truth and historical accuracy of the Bible and strive to understand and apply its teachings directly without much allegorical interpretation.
What do fundamental christian believe in?
That every word of the bible is literally true, there is no allegory, myth, symbolism, etc.
Does this sentence make sense There are many disadvantages that I believe to taking the Quran literally?
No. The part "that I believe" does not belong in the sentence. Also disadvantages is the wrong word. Keep it simple: There are problems with taking the Qu'ran literally. Problems with taking the Bible literally, too!
How do you explain scripture out the Bible?
AnswerWhen the Bible makes sense literally, it can be explained literally. Whenever it does not make sense literally, it can be explained allegorically, symbolically or spiritually. It depends on your interpretation of the Bible and how important you believe it is to project the Bible as an inerrant history.Many, for example, explain the creation stories symbolically. Others may explain the passage, where Jesus cursed the fig tree for not bearing fruit out of season, as being an allegory.
What are some of the many different reasons that people are against gay people why do they take the bible so literally and religously and what does religion have 2 do with gayness?
Ok well the first one gayness is outlawed in the Hebrew bible. It's a sin. The second, well that could go on forever, it really depends on what you believe :).
What are the two ways people can read and understand the bible?
I know for sure one way is literally
How do christains believe the world began?
The answer to your question is summed in the first verse of the Bible, Genesis 1:1: "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." Christians believe that God created everything in seven days (if you interpret the Bible literally).
Why do people believe that Jesus is the son of christ?
People believe Jesus is the Son of God because it states that in the Bible.
Why do people not have Bibles?
Many religions don't believe in the Bible.
