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Originally Posted by Liminal Chris  I never understood this phrase. How does God (an infinite being) have anthropomorphic emotions? Could you perhaps explain?
For Kent F. What is the intentionality or motivation behind that list? I appreicate your list, many of those things I try (and struggle) to implement into my daily life. However what I don't get (and perhaps I am wrong) is the seemingly illogical attachment to the book? Obviously, I love philosophy. I love reading Plato, I love reading Aristotle, I love reading Kant (yes even Kant), I love reading Nietzche. I believe they help me do all those things on your list. However, I love/believe their ideas, not the books themselves.
I guess what I am getting at is why do religious people take the bible and the ideas in the bible as synomous. |
I'm trying to keep on task and fairly basic I guess Chris.
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How does the Bible inspire you?
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I'm simply trying to answer the question. These are all things I've taken to heart from the Bible - and the Bible has helped me in each of these areas.
For example: Jesus says (Matt. 5:45)
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...But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you."
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I take that literally. I am to be kind to all, even those who treat me crappy. Do Christians or "religious people" do a good job with that teaching? Not really - but that doesn't change the teaching.
I believe the Bible was written by man, but inspired by God. I do also read other things and am inspired by them. Love is the Killer App by Tim Sanders is a very moving, thought-provoking book I've read several times that also inspires me for example.