Belief Discussion8 commentsActive 25d ago
I believe that YEC/OE, global/regional flood, evolution beliefs do not add or take away from one's salvation.None of these have to do with the payment made for sin. They only argue whether or not EVERYTHING in the Bible is meant to be taken literally. However, about 80% (idk the exact amount) of the Bible is not intended to be taken literally or as history. This is because much of it is: - Psalms/songs/poetry - proverbs/wisdom literature - hyperbole - parables - symbolic imagery or idioms However, there is definitely history in it (including the miracle accounts).
Robert Williams: Well stated. This is very much how I understand it as well. The creation account, first and foremost, is a polemic against the gods of the land of Egypt (from…
