do you think interpreting the bible literally is dangerous?

I think its exceedingly dangeorous to interpret the Bible or any other holy text for that matter in a litteral way. Yes, we all know the argument that the Bible is supposed to be the word of God and arguing with God is supposed to be a major sin. However, we have to remember that there was a Spirit behind the Bible as well as the words of the Bible. Perhaps it's just me, but when we read, we should try and understand what we are reading. This is particularly true of religious text, which are supposed to be instructions from the devine. I think most rational people will argue that there is a devine being out there, but he or she speaks softly and thourghly through signs rather than through direct litteral meanings from the good book. I'm not sure how much understanding of the devine people get when they just take things at the face value. They see every word of the Bible but don't want to explore the deeper meanings behind those words. It may just be me, but I don't think that's following God. It's being lazy. I think if you want to find God through reading the Bible, it should take time, it should take effort to find a deeper meaning and understanding.

yes i agree with both of you . thx for responding ...

thx iftikharsumn for responding . i agree with that. i think all scripture by nature are not like historical works. we cannot accept the event in the scriptures as the real facts.

yes, you're right that the bible should only be used as a guideline for decent living. we can't treat it as a historical work, we can't consider that every event written in the bible is the real one. thx for responding :)

yes, you're right thx for responding..