just to be clear, your answer is that it matters that an interpretation is wrong if the spiritual elements are valued? could you clarify?
okay, here's a better question: does it matter if an interpretation is wrong? just because it is wrong doesn't mean it can't still be valuable
oh no!! good thing that doesn't impact anything
yes but you have to consider that with a religious text there may not have been a single intended interpretation. that's like half the fun of mysticism after all
nope, totally genuine! the book explicitly states that actually
the motorcycle maintenance is used as a metaphor for attending to one's own needs
how can it be possible to be wrong if there is no definitive correct answer?
it's not really about the motorcycle maintenance
you should try reading zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance
but there is no way to know what the "intended" interpretation is. and often interpretations beyond the original creator's intent are still valuable and valid
how is judaism abusive and manipulative? attending regular services brings me a sense of inner peace, aligns my actions with my beliefs, and connects me with my community
- maybe there is no "wrong" way to interpret the text
- maybe your view of the response as only immediate is too limiting
- just playing devil's advocate here since you made some pretty big assumptions
"they" uses the same number of characters as "s/he" and flows more naturally