Well I can't answer for Christians, since I don't feel particularily Christian these days. As for myself, I never ask myself whether something in scripture literally happened or not. I ask myself what the message being conveyed is. Is it worth noting as an example to use in my life, is there wisdom?
I have a hard enough time reconciling beliefs in my own head, let alone reconciling them with others. I am very curious to find out what is on the other side. If it is oblivion, then I will finally be able to sleep through the wife's snoring.
On that note, I have to end my participation in the discussion. It was therapeutic, thanks. I now have to travel to a funeral, my grandmother's. A 93 year old woman, Mormon, devout, faithful, and one of the most tolerant people I will ever have the privilege of knowing. I sure hope her faith is accurate, because if it is, she is one who deserves the pampering she is about to receive. -_-
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