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Originally Posted by Marulus
Allegorical interpretation of the Scripture was commonplace in the Christian theology since the earliest days of Christianity. Biblical literalism is not a matter of Christianity in general, but of some Protestant fundamentalist sects.
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In the society I am in, the latter is the norm.
I'd also like to reply to the reputation comments you left me, as I don't think I can pm you I will do it here.
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Originally Posted by Marulus
The modern superstitious scientism (a belief that there is nothing beyond the knowledge acquired through materialistic scientific research) IS as well a degenearted offspring of Christianity. Your views are interesting nevertheless...
Although I am Christian myself, I must say I agree with some of your statements. Modern Christianity abandoned search for truth and genuine faith in favour of cheap "moralism". What you say about Christianity and science isn't true.
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I think what we are finding is that we both generally agree on a lot of these concepts, our major difference is our personal experience with Christianity. The problem with science and Christianity is the secular/spiritual divide many Christians still see. Religion and science are really looking for the same thing, knowledge of the order of things. We need to get rid of both degenerative science and degenerative religion. The unadultered goals, though, must be pursued.