(11-30-2021, 07:13 AM)Blue Bird Wrote:(11-29-2021, 09:04 PM)robrecht Wrote: This illustrates one of the things I like most about Judaism. Through imaginative midrash and centuries of open-minded debate all manner of interpretations of the sacred text are endorsed and differences of opinion even celebrated. Characters, even Patriarchs and other foundational heros, are well-rounded with flaws and even serious failings. This is so different from fundamentalist Christian approaches to their inerrant scriptures (most of which are the same texts) that constantly constrict questioning and imagination.
Hello robrecht,
I don't know who you mean by fundamentalist Christians and if I would fit into that description. Certainly I see the Christian bible as the basis for my faith, so I guess I am one of these.
Do you like to discredit a whole group of people? Even if the tendency may be there, they / we are all different people with individual approaches.
Of course not. I am not trying to discredit a whole group of people or any individuals, only some approaches to inerrant scriptures that constantly constrict questioning and imagination. If you recognize such a tendency among people you know, perhaps you can encourage a deeper appreciation of the Hebrew scriptures. If not, great, no need.