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[Glenzig]

Originally Posted by leewong [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

So why doesnt the verse say that instead? Pretty unclear for a holy book if you ask me. Either God gives horribly vague instructions that are open for any interpretation or it was meant for literal translation.

If I was omnipotent and wanted to instruct my creation, I think I could do WAY better. Hell, I am not omnipotent and I could still right a book that has less contradictions and less cryptic verses.

So we are left with two possibilities, God intentionally gave unclear instructions or God is not that good at communicating his message. Either way it doesnt look good for him.

Lastly, you seem to be avoiding the two verses I listed about giving away your material possessions. Is there some cryptic interpretation that allows you to ignore them as well?

So you've never ever used illustrations or hyperbole to make a point? Point blank cut and dry facts would give you the information, but we are humans, we like to be able to reason on things. We like to get emotionally involved. We like to learn and reinforce ideas and work things out for ourselves. This also allows for free will. If you refuse to try to understand, or refuse a reasonable explanation, then that's your choice.