Interpretation.

It has been said that you can use the Bible to justify just about anything.

It has been used to justify slavery.

It has been used to justify the plundering of nature.

It has been used to subjugate women.

And it has been used to persecute gays and lesbians.

But the interpretation of scripture is God's business.

If we study and pray with a sincere heart God will open the scriptures to us.

And so I have come to understand that any passages that inspire violence, fear, guilt, or hate are not from God.

They are human reactions and assumptions about God.

Usually inspired by fear.

Because God is Love.

And love is our Salvation.

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