I wonder if the Muslims spend as much time as Christian's arguing over every word inspired word uttered by Muhammed in the Koran? It seems that trying to understand Allah's words, have created several different view's as to what he had to say. Interpretations everywhere.
I wonder how many Hinduist's agonize over the Veda to attain Brahman or the reality of self/soul? In medieval times the Tantra causing devotional sects which produced poet-saints who wrote songs and epics.
Interpretations everywhere.
I wonder how many Buddhist's anguish over Siddhartha Gautama the Buddha, early 5th century teachings? Theravada (doctrine of the elders) creating many sects. Interpretations everywhere.
I wonder how many who practice Judaism, pour over the Mishna and Talmud to resolve question's of faith? Interpretaions everywhere.
I wonder how many Mormon's studiously read and study the word's of the angel Moroni in the Book of Mormon, to get the answer's to lifes hard questions? Interpretations everywhere.
Finally is it any wonder, why many of us who now consider the Bible just another attempt by man, at explaining their chosen diety, are almost sick and tired of hearing the mantra....now please turn to chapter 1 verse 2?????
DannyBear