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Interpret This

Submitted by Robert Madison on March 24, 2006 - 6:53am.

The basic idea I intend to develop is that it is unethical and negligent to communicate extremely important information in a manner in which that information might be misunderstood, or misinterpreted, especially when the information relates to the safety of an individual. As this relates to the interpretation of scripture (the Bible), this issue becomes infinitely more important.

â€œBut I tell you that men will have to give account on the Day of Judgment for every careless word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned." Jesus, Matthew 12:36-37

Imagine that a fire breaks out in a fancy new hotel downtown. The alarms ring, and soon, people anxiously pour out of their rooms, and into the hallway. Once in the hallway, now rapidly filling with smoke, the guests see a very large sign with bright-red, neon letters which reads, â€œIn case of fire, consider this: "Where there is a dead body, there the vultures will gather" (1)

You might think such a thing is ridiculous, and rightly so. It would be ridiculous for anyone to provide imprecise and/or unclear instructions for the alleged purpose of ensuring the safety of others. Indeed, it would be more than ridiculous; it would be criminally negligent.

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