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The idea is to interpret the larger point the text is making, and not get hung up on interpreting each detail literally. As for your point, saying "After all,
by reflexive 10y ago
The idea is to interpret the larger point the text is making, and not get hung up on interpreting each detail literally.
As for your point, saying "After all, we're all children of God" means essentially the same thing.
- 13of40 10y agoFunny, because in my interpretation of the text (e.g. Genesis 9:3 [1]) god draws a distinct line between people and animals. Saying that we're all apes from Africa is more like erasing that line and acknowledging our kinship. [1] http://biblehub.com/genesis/9-3.htm http://biblehub.com/genesis/9-3.htm
- aptwebapps 10y agoRight, but the question is whether the GP was trying to make common cause with all humans or with all animals.
- reflexive 10y agoThank you. The key point of Genesis is: be fruitful, multiply, and allow your descendants to enjoy the blessings of God. Getting involved in quibbles about the status of other species is exactly the anti-pattern of how to not to get a good outcome from interpreting a sacred text.