I find this position understandable, but I can't imagine holding it myself. I think reducing the consideration of the author's intention is tempting, but in fa

I find this position understandable, but I can't imagine holding it myself. I think reducing the consideration of the author's intention is tempting, but in fact it is a mistake to forget the human (or supernatural, for religious texts) element. This type of information is inherently relevant to understanding most any conclusions based on the work. I need to pay more attention to a meeting, but your response is genuinely appreciated. I'll note that I agree with you on works of fiction, but what about religious texts (which claim to be pure/divine) or non-fiction (which usually claims to represent the truth).