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. Full definition
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)