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I heard there is also a "modernized layman / english version of the bible". Do you if this is true and it's good to also have? You might say, it's not the original translation therefor it's 'fake / untrue'. Ya but if I can't understand the Robin Hoodish, Robin Hoodish, Robin Hoodish version of english in the bible then I ain't getting the 'right translation' there either.

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I heard there is also a "modernized layman / english version of the bible". Do you if this is true and it's good to also have? You might say, it's not the original translation therefor it's 'fake / untrue'. Ya but if I can't understand the Robin Hoodish, Robin Hoodish, Robin Hoodish version of english in the bible then I ain't getting the 'right translation' there either. Thanks!

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Isn't against one of the commandments?

[–] [deleted] • 2 pts

What? Tho shalt not color outside of the lines?

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Yes, second one, graven and false images, if they depict Christ.

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I don't think that is what it means. The utilitarian reason is that icons supercede the message. You ever see perverts and bastards wearing crosses? That is the reason. The cross has become a symbol but the symbol can be coopted and used wherever someone wants to use it and more importantly abuse it. The message though cannot be twisted, you say what you mean and mean what you say. You should be able to know a Christian by their behaviour and actions not the jewellery that adorns them.

I think the 10 commandments have very practical meanings too them that actually matter. Luke not taking the lord's name in vain, I always hear that as people shouldn't say 'chriat' when they stub their toe but I believe it ties into what I just said in that people shouldn't claim to follow Christ for purposes of vanity, ie "I'm a good guy, I'm a Christian". Again you shouldn't have to tell people you are one and if you have to tell them you probably aren't telling them for the right reason.

[–] [deleted] • 1 pt

Reading for comprehension reveals a lot of these 'misunderstandings.'

"Vain" and "covet" and other words used in the 10 commandments can lead to a skewed interpretation, exactly as you pointed out... "Vanity" is nothing at all like "cussing," yet most people never question it when they hear "That just means 'God's last name isn't 'damnit.'"

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Yes, well said.

I think the commandment includes pictures and statues of Christ is all I mean.