So which parts of the bible mean something else than what's written, because now you're quoting it. And who gets to decide what's true and what needs an alternate meaning?
Any story in scripture that contradicts well known truths about reality, scientific facts, and anything saying that offends the sensibilities of a child was intentionally place in scripture like a giant X on a treasure map marking a place where something of great value was buried and hidden.
Who gets to decide? The reader. Careful what you decide though. It is a choice between a blessing or curse, a blessing or curse.
And if John only wants to be the one shepherd of his sheep, what the hell is he doing to them!!!!!!!
The whole book contradicts reality. And if everyone gets to decide for themselves what they'll cherry-pick, then wtf good is any of it? No theists can agree on anything (like at this board).
Exactly. No one can agree on anything because everyone has made the wrong choice, a curse.
The whole book requires deep thinking, logical reasoning, to grasp the hidden teaching. Aren't you tired of scratching your head day and night and never coming up with anything pleasing to the eye or good to eat?
Don't worry, when Christ appears a second time, all will be revealed.
When he does, try not to act like a jerk. Ask and it will be given.
Otherwise you will be playing with fire, stuck in a game of Russian roulette with Jesus or whatever the hell his name is.
Pssst! The fix is in..You are the only one at risk, the only one who will die.