Ever notice the inconsistencies in the Bible?
Here’s a few examples:
GE 1:3-5 On the first day, God created light, then separated light and darkness.
GE 1:14-19 The sun (which separates night and day) wasn’t created until the fourth day.PR 8:13, 16:6 It is the fear of God that keeps men from evil.
1JN 4:18 There is no fear in love. Perfect love drives out fear.
1JN 5:2, 2JN 1:6 Those who love God keep his commandments.
And so on. Here’s more if you’re interested.
Anyway, maybe the whole point of the bible is that all the conflicting teachings come together in one book to teach us a message. The details aren’t THAT important. You’ll drive yourself crazy if you interpret it literally. It’s the general idea that matters most.
It’s like a metaphor for the world. People believe all sorts of different things, but if they are good people and they do good in the world, then the differences are negligible.
that's interesting. i think its a good way to look at the bible. because taking it literally would then lead to all sorts of confusions and conflicts. like the one on the link you provided: its wrong to want to be able to tell good from evil, it is immature to be unable to tell good from evil.
i like your insight though. people don't always have to be the same in their everyday actions, but being kind to others or open to hearing the other side and other things like that can be even more important.