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What if the Bible Wasn't Taken Literally 

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What if the Bible Wasn't Taken Literally 

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A lot of controversial topics in the Bible would have totally different meanings then how Christians interpret them currently. The rules in the Bible would be taken as  more of a suggestion then the actual word of God. I personally think the Bible is taken too literally and it should be taken as a metaphor. There are some rules in the Bible such as wearing mixed fibers of clothing that is not taken literally while other parts are taken word for word. It should be taken with a grain of salt.

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Many Christians believe that homosexuality is a sin and should be converted to be heterosexual which is cruela nd wrong.

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https://bible.org/article/homosexuality-biblical-christian-view

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http://www1.cbn.com/questions/bible-says-about-divorce-and-remarriage

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Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.” (Galatians 5:19–24 ESV)

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Luke 16:18 “Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery, and the man who marries a divorced woman commits adultery." This is the only thing I could somewhat agree with. The Bible states that divorce is always wrong and it makes you an adulter if you get a divorce.

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https://krikienoid.github.io/flagwaver/

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https://www.gotquestions.org/snake-handling.html

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Snake handling in the modern church comes from literal translation of the Bible. It is a practice that is mostly performed in rural areas in the united states such as,  the Appalachian Mountains, it goes all the way down to Alabama. The people who follow this believe that God will protect them and heal them if they get bit by a snake.