Hi Topper,
I do remember you and I am glad you are keeping up with my blog!
I think many post-modern theologians today are somewhat critical of the bible and that makes for more interesting interpretations. I, myself, believe that the bible (both new and old testaments) is not necessarily proof of God, but of God language or experiences of people, reaching out to what they believe God is. I also believe that the words are experiential and inspirational, and these writers are people that have written down their experiences for their perspective communities. It is our choice today to interpret their writings in ways that are helpful and interpretive for us.
For many years, I believed that the bible was the inerrant Word of God, and then after going to seminary I found that there are discrepancies and cultural opinions that reflect the times in which these documents were written.
I am not saying that I do not believe the Bible to be an important book, it is the book for Christians, but I do believe that as Christians today we are incorporating anthropology, science, and other disciplines to interpret our own faith. I also see other religions as helpful or informative in interpretation my own religious beliefs.
I do not know if what I have said is helpful, but I want to say that faith is important to me personally. I know that I trust in God, as I know God. God is an important concept/being/spiritual concept for me and although I cannot prove God, I still believe.
Blessings,
Laura Whitaker
