ecco
Veteran Member
Yes, we are part of nature. Yes, we are a product of natural forces. No, nature did not create us. To use "create" in that context is as nonsensical as believing rocks can think.Where do you draw the line between human nature and a Nature capable of creating self-aware beings? Are we not also Nature?
You may soon realize that I don't represent the common (and what I might call childish) view of the Bible as a story of a Good God trying to discipline his Bad Children into being good. But I do represent what I think the Bible should be understood to be teaching...hence I identify in all sincerity as a Christian. I don't think the author's of the Bible primarily wanted to write such a Bible and I don't think that God's Word is such.
What they did write was an open and honest look at what it really is like to live in (God's creation) reality.
You are entitled to your opinion. However, it seems like your opinion is based on wishful thinking more than anything factual. The OT authors cobbled together a bunch of myths. Some of these myths were creation stories, some were morality stories, some were stories about maintaining health.
Perhaps. But I don't want to base my life on the views of ancient people who were, by today's standards, very ignorant.I would argue that personification is not just an essential psychological tool for relating to people but through our social cognitive capabilities we can creatively negotiate the less personal aspects of our reality especially when those aspects severely challenge our sense of well-being or even our perception for the chances of survival much less thriving.
Until the science of psychology is ready to take over (which it is not), we will need stories/literature to guide us through life's personal difficulties.