C. Orthodoxy: The Problem With Reading "Literally"

Friday, August 8, 2008

The Problem With Reading "Literally"

Jim West points to this as an analogy for those who insist on reading the Bible "literally":

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majorsteve said...: Now that right there is funny!; August 9, 2008 at 4:34 PM

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Friday, August 8, 2008

The Problem With Reading "Literally"

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