But to know what was said literally and what was said figuratively you have to INTERPRET. There are no crib notes or flags telling you, “The last part, take it literally. This next part is just flowery language, read it any way you want to.”

So you don’t KNOW. You like to THINK you know, but you can’t. You took a leap of FAITH to believe. A leap of faith leaving proof and reason behind. That isn’t good or bad, that is how it’s done everywhere by everyone who believes in a set of rules in a book, and a master planner who loves you and is going to make sure good things happen for you. It’s a great way to live, if you can take the leap. Good for you.

I would not have anyone interpret the bible symbolically, literally or any other way. Just like I wouldn’t ask anyone to interpret Sense and Sensibility, or Jurassic Park. They are just THERE. Take them or leave them.

P.S.

Sorry to bring up Jurassic Park. I know dinosaurs are a sore spot with you guys, because nothing is really THAT old.