[Dean's World] Dean: Question for Evangelical, Bible-Centrist Christians

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Posted by Dean:
Question for Evangelical, Bible-Centrist Christians
http://www.deanesmay.com/posts/1171152229.shtml


   You believe the Bible is the undisputed and inerrant Word of God, that
   it contains all that God ever wanted to tell humanity, and that
   through individual Bible study and talking to others who believe this,
   you can learn all you need to know about Christian faith and
   salvation.

   I respect your right to believe that, and I have many friends who
   believe it. I don't agree with it, and I don't approve of it. I don't
   think the Bible itself makes any such claim, and I'm not sure this
   belief of yours really leads you guys to the most healthy or
   functional behaviors. I see--from my perspective--some pathologies
   that this creed you hold to creates. But maybe I'm wrong. Maybe I'm
   tragically wrong. Maybe even one day I will change my mind and decide
   I was wrong and you were right all along. I grant all that.

   Given all that though, I do have a question:

   You do realize, don't you, that by taking this position on the Bible
   you have taken a radical position and not a conservative or
   traditionalist position? That your position is outside the mainstream
   of Christianity as it is practiced by the vast majority of your fellow
   Christians around the world?

   Or do you just think I'm "attacking" you when I note this?

   To ask it again in one simple question: You do understand that you're
   in a very distinct minority amongst Christians worldwide, don't you?