The Bible For Normal People Episode 5: Mike McHargue - That Topic that Isn't Going Anywhere Anytime Soon: Science and the Bible.
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Apr 17, 2017 AI Snips
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Science And Biblical Tension
- Science offers a worldview that often conflicts with a literal biblical reading and causes spiritual stress.
- Mike McHargue argues that rereading the Bible's purpose can reduce that tension and enrich faith.
Read Scripture Contextually
- Use the Bible to find solidarity and examples of struggling people, not just literal rules or science.
- Read contextually: examine paragraph, chapter, author, and historical setting before applying verses.
A Humble Hermeneutic
- McHargue's hermeneutic shifted from inerrant literalism to a humble, scholarly approach.
- He now reads scripture for solidarity, wisdom, and human testimony rather than definitive scientific or historical answers.