Perhaps what we notice, in the issues raised by jussyRider and Bane, is the phenomenon of complex metaphor interpreted as if it was a simple one, and the modern fad for personal interpretation of religious doctrine. Thus, instead of attempting to understand complicated and difficult scriptures (not only in Christianity but Islam and many others as well) people tend to favor a "common-sense" and "layman's" interpretation, that often misses the subtleties of the religious tradition, and embodies the oblivious barbarism of the ignorant.

There was once a time where the great western philosophers were religious thinkers, but now people seldom elevate religious contemplation to the level of philo...

Perhaps what we notice, in the issues raised by jussyRider and Bane, is the phenomenon of complex metaphor interpreted as if it was a simple one, and the modern fad for personal interpretation of religious doctrine. Thus, instead of attempting to understand complicated and difficult scriptures (not only in Christianity but Islam and many others as well) people tend to favor a "common-sense" and "layman's" interpretation, that often misses the subtleties of the religious tradition, and embodies the oblivious barbarism of the ignorant.

There was once a time where the great western philosophers were religious thinkers, but now people seldom elevate religious contemplation to the level of philosophy. Instead the seek the quickest and most convenient explanation. Thus in the end, I would agree with jussyRider, that this is not consistent with overall Christian teachings.

A good clip, but I pop for tocie's comments! I'm really really tired of hearing an overwhelming majority complaining about the 1/8th of society that hasn't yet been forced into conformity.