Why Is a Literal Reading of Religious Texts Problematic

question 30

Multiple Choice

Why is a literal reading of religious texts problematic?

• A) Such texts sometimes contradict themselves.
• B) A literal reading would often challenge our ordinary assumptions.
• C) It is impossible to determine what a "literal" reading would consist of.
• D) If we read the texts literally, we are not permitted to do many things we'd like to do.

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