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zeuszor
What do you mean exactly?
Yeah, I was implying that too. I can understand the context: the Bible says it one way and McKay does it another? Or have I got it wrong?
Although the Christian myth interests me, I've never read the whole Holy Bible. It's never been an easy read, but I am fascinated enough because it represents a vital link in the chain of world mythologies. I don't mind Bible quotes as long as there's a context (and that can be pretty slim at times) and, for me at least my benefit, a few personal notes (and this can help with context).
For instance, Zeusor wrote:
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1Ti 3:4 One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
Personally, a sentence/idea like that needs to be broken down. Call me stupid, but 'subjection with all gravity' sounds like Dickens' or Poe. I don't mind the heavy-handed romanticism of the Bible, as long as I'm not pinned underneath... Actually, I have a real interest in Bible quotes/stories because of their effect/impact on our culture and its people.
But like all mythological texts, sometimes the Bible needs deciphering to sustain its relevance to a contemporary audience - and I like to think of myself as one.