Biblical literalism means interpreting the Bible word-for-word, believing that every sentence and story should be taken as completely true and accurate without any symbolic or metaphorical meaning.
Sentences with «biblical literalism»
There are four serious problems with Biblical literalism: (1) it denies the centrality of Christ; (2) it requires a concept of divine inspiration that denies the authors» humanity; (3) it requires that we believe that the Bible doesn't mean what it says; and (4) it stands in opposition to faith in God. (religion-online.org)
The theological role of the Bible is controversial in many Quaker circles, especially since Quakerism acts as a last desperate handhold for many Christians who feel abused by Biblical literalism and fundamentalism. (rachelheldevans.com)
In presenting this point of view I am not discussing the untenable position of biblical literalism which holds that man's nature is corrupted by the sin of a generic ancestor, Adam. (religion-online.org)