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SecretMethod70 · 11-11-2004, 10:34 AM

On that point, Mage, you are right. It is precisely why there is a growing emergence of historically critical theology. In fact, I have read some very convincing things regarding the purposes behind a lot of Biblical language, and most of it not being related to literal meaning, or related to false truths for that matter. Simply put, the truth and message of Jesus does not necessarily rely on the idea that he actually performed "miracles" when considered in the context of the originally intended audience of the Bible. It is a very interesting take on theology and one I have been very interested in learning more about since I was exposed to it - through the writings of current priests no less.

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SecretMethod70 Human Administrator Location: Chicago	On that point, Mage, you are right. It is precisely why there is a growing emergence of historically critical theology. In fact, I have read some very convincing things regarding the purposes behind a lot of Biblical language, and most of it not being related to literal meaning, or related to false truths for that matter. Simply put, the truth and message of Jesus does not necessarily rely on the idea that he actually performed "miracles" when considered in the context of the originally intended audience of the Bible. It is a very interesting take on theology and one I have been very interested in learning more about since I was exposed to it - through the writings of current priests no less. __________________ Le temps détruit tout "Musicians are the carriers and communicators of spirit in the most immediate sense." - Kurt Elling Last edited by SecretMethod70; 11-11-2004 at 10:37 AM..