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WillyPete, you make some good points, but I dont think they refute the idea of taking the Bible as literal and the Word of God. In your example quote, for example, no one in their right mind would take Sun-Tzu's words literally (unless that was his obvious intention-- was it from some battle manual?). Again, the author's original intention is crucial to appropriately interpreting the words, in this case, the words in the Bible. Without this, the words become clay in the hands of the reader as opposed to the Word of God.
A quick example, "I can do all things through Him who gives me strength." Millions misinterpret Paul's words here to mean that by God's strength, we can do anything. Seems logical, but in the context of the writing, Paul is referring to the fact that he can endure all hardships that he faces because of the strength that God provides. A misinterpretation of such scripture can lead people down roads that Paul (nor God) had intended. In such cases, those who interpret this way will be pretty disappointed, I would think when they realize that they can not "do everything."
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liberals rule. phhtt.
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