Interpreting Scripture

We can all agree that there are a number of interpretations of the Bible with respect to how literally these stories should be taken.  At the liberal end are those who look to the Good Book for sources of hope and inspiration.

Anyone who has a problem with Proverbs 15:1 which reads: “A gentle answer turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath” has something wrong with him. 

At the other end of the spectrum, however, we do run into trouble, as exemplified in the meme here.