okay, here’s a better question: does it matter if an interpretation is wrong? just because it is wrong doesn’t mean it can’t still be valuable
okay, here’s a better question: does it matter if an interpretation is wrong? just because it is wrong doesn’t mean it can’t still be valuable
oh no!! good thing that doesn’t impact anything
yes but you have to consider that with a religious text there may not have been a single intended interpretation. that’s like half the fun of mysticism after all
okay prove it. otherwise you’re just making an assumption.
how can it be possible to be wrong if there is no definitive correct answer?
but there is no way to know what the “intended” interpretation is. and often interpretations beyond the original creator’s intent are still valuable and valid
how is judaism abusive and manipulative? attending regular services brings me a sense of inner peace, aligns my actions with my beliefs, and connects me with my community
this isn’t limited to religious people
“they” uses the same number of characters as “s/he” and flows more naturally
it’s had offline navigation for years now
google maps can do that too though
a very fine line to tread indeed
that doesn’t necessarily mean it is possible though. just to be clear
no true scotsman fallacy
why not?
can confirm
you missed the point completely. life has always survived mass extinction events and will survive this one too. life will eventually flourish once again and humanity will have been a blip in earths history
just to be clear, your answer is that it matters that an interpretation is wrong if the spiritual elements are valued? could you clarify?