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erro dot net A r r oe dot net. And
the reason why is because we want you to find
things so easily, one of them being The Daily Mess
easily one of the most listened to podcasts that I have.
But if you go searching forward on Unplugged and Totally
uncut and view from the writing instrument, where is it? Well,
it now has its own podcast, Arrow dot net A
r r oe dot net. Enjoy your exploration. I'm that
guy that's always asking questions, and the reason why is
because the fund begins when you start researching for answers
such as how can two people use the same exact
Bible verse but have two completely different interpretations? How is
that even possible? Mental health leaders had a field day
with this journey moving forward, starting first with explaining that
an interpretation isn't just about the words on a page.
It's about who is reading the verse and why are
they sharing it and through what lens are they speaking through?
The Bible itself invites the human interpretation that openness is
exactly why the same verse can lead to an opposite conclusion.
Why because the context is often missing or is selectively used.
A Bible verse cannot stand alone. It needs historical content,
literary context, and what comes before and after. Plus, we
can't leave out cultural context. You know, customs, idioms, power structures.
One person may read the verse in isolation while another
pulls it from the entire chapter that in itself is
known for changing the definition and perspective as a Bible verse.
Coming up next, how can we get along the different translations?
Can we get along? Hey? Thanks for coming back to
the daily mess? How can two people have two opposite
expressions and experiences with the same Bible verse translation creates
a huge brick in the wall. The Bible is not English.
It wasn't English, It was Hebrew, Aramic and Greek. Words
like love, fears, submit, justice, and faith carry multiple meanings.
Also added to the mix or personal experiences that include
trauma versus safety, power, oppression, and certainty taking on doubt.
Always know that no matter who you are talking with,
there are theological frameworks that predecide a meaning. Plus, you
can't forget the Big Book contains tension. Most people are
open to one side of that view. That doesn't mean
the Bible is flawed. It just means that humans have
motivation and there's something that goes into that, and yes,
it does matter the deeper truth. The Bible provokes reflection,
it invites verbal wrestling, and it exposes a person's heart.
Opposing interpretations of a Bible verse reveal less about what's
being placed in the book and more about the people
holding on to it. So always be aware of the fractures.
Who I'm Aril, and that's the daily mess.