Why does the Bible get misinterpreted so often????

Another common misconception, Timber. It's the other way around. He created us.

We only try to make Him into what we want Him to be.

Momma Angel wrote:

Another common misconception, Timber. It's the other way around. He created us.

According to whom, and by what authority, apart from that claimed in its own canon? I submit any such proposition proceeds from an illicit premise. It well may be a belief, but in no way may it be construed as conforming to fact, no matter how dearly held and strongly felt the foundational belief. It is a concept, not a fact, and the very existence of a discussion such as this confirms that and makes my point.

Timber, with all respect. I find you to be a very intelligent human being. It is all about faith, Timber, not proof. Timber, when you stand before the Lord and He asks you if you have been a faithful servant, please don't tell Him what you just posted above. I'm afraid you won't like His reply. The Bible points that out too.

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We only try to make Him into what we want Him to be.

There ya go; if anyone wants a "Be All-End-All", that'll do just fine. Any theistic concept is a human construct - whether or not there is or may be any validity to any particular theistic concept.

Timber, I do not believe that is true. The Bible tells us who and what God is. It's true many do not understand. It's true that some will twist the Word of God for their own gains. It does not change the fact that we do know what the Bible tells us about God.

And again you rely on the internal, circularly referential validation of your proposition as existant only within its own canon.

Here's a challenge for you; validy differentiate "Faith" from "Superstition". Mind you, that "VALIDLY" qualifier is the kicker; you may not use theistic doctrine, dogma, or canon to do so, as to employ such perforce entails the fallacy of petitio principii.

...as to employ such perforce entails the fallacy of petitio principii, thereby insurmountably invalidating any argument thus based.

su·per·sti·tion (sū'pər-stĭsh'ən)
n.

1. An irrational belief that an object, action, or circumstance not logically related to a course of events influences its outcome.
2.
1. A belief, practice, or rite irrationally maintained by ignorance of the laws of nature or by faith in magic or chance.
2. A fearful or abject state of mind resulting from such ignorance or irrationality.

faith (fāth)
n.

1. Confident belief in the truth, value, or trustworthiness of a person, idea, or thing.
2. Belief that does not rest on logical proof or material evidence. See synonyms at belief, trust.
3. Loyalty to a person or thing; allegiance: keeping faith with one's supporters.
4. often Faith Christianity. The theological virtue defined as secure belief in God and a trusting acceptance of God's will.
5. The body of dogma of a religion: the Muslim faith.
6. A set of principles or beliefs.

. . . b : an irrational abject attitude of mind toward the supernatural, nature, or God resulting from superstition