So what’s left to us is the task of interpretation. Or, to frame it as a question, Can I reject the Bible’s metaphysics without rejecting its message? That’s a bridge too far for many of your fellow atheists (although they have no problem accepting Plato’s wisdom while rejecting platonic metaphysics). But it’s not a bridge too far for me. The Bible’s overriding message trumps its quirky details. That’s why I can accept the overriding theme that God desires our worship without accepting the quirky detail that women should cover their heads in worship.

Above is a quote from Tony Jones’ blog where he addresses a question about Heaven and Hell from a skeptic. It’s part of his “Questions That Haunt Christianity” series. I’m glad Tony is doing this series. He’s one of my favorite bloggers and contemporary Christian thinkers. I think what I like most about him (besides his saucy Emergent attitude!) is his unique way of communicating the Gospel in progressive, contextual and relevant ways while remaining deeply Evangelical.

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