Neubarth
At the Ballpark July 30th
Though you question was not addressed to me, it brings up a good point. When I post, I usually bring up the perspective of the basic Christians, simply because they can not explain themselves very well. My own convictions are less pointed and I frequently tell my fellow "believers" that there are too many passages that may be taken as allegory or as fact, but we never know for certain what to do with them. I don't look at Genesis as fact, but a recorded attempt to explain man's relationship with God. Those who want to believe that Genesis is fact may do so and I will not argue with them as argumentation on a point like that is futile. Might as well argue over the number of angels who can dance on the head of a pin.Do you think the Bible literally excludes Muslims when it says to love your fellowman?
The Bible says that God is not willing that any shall perish (die spiritually), but that all should come to faith and obedience in Him.
I believe that people who reach out to try to commune with God with a pure heart will always reach Him regardless of their religion and the confusion that mankind's religion brings.
Those like Hitler, Stalin or Osama Bin Ladin who preach hatred and killing are not doing God's will and do not know Him and probably never will commune with God in any way, shape or form.