Biblical Interpretation

Description: Interpretation of Bible passages and their connotations.

Newest Review: ... which follow a belief system with an Etiological myth at its foundation. Hindu and Christian Etiology Fundamentalist Hindus dismiss evolutionary theory, as well as the Judeo-Christian notion that the world is only six to ten thousand years old. It is believed by such Hindus that Earth is in fact, many billions of years old and that Humans have always been here, and that the planet itself was ... more

... formed when Brahma, one of a great trinity of three deities began to propagate life within the Universe. This Trinity then continues to facilitate three functions with its respective deities; Brahma - The Creator, Vishnu - The Sustainer, and Shiva - T...more

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Biblical Interpretation: Hindu and Christian Etiology tied in with the problems of mo ... (707 words)
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In this op I will attempt to assess how both Hindu and Christian etiological creation myths tie in with problems of modern science, the possibility of omniscience and causality. What is a myth? A myth is defined as an often anonymous tale emerging from the traditional beliefs of a culture or social unit. Myths frequently use supernatural explanations for natural phenomena. They may also explain cosmic issues like creation and death, but myths can also refer to traditional stories, mostly innately carrying with them a modicum of moral direction or outline of a behavioural agenda. What is an Etiological Myth? An Etiological story is a myth ... Read the complete review

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