/lit/ - Literature

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>Jesus doesn't say that he intentionally obfuscates his teachings so that only certain people will be able to understand them.
He literally says exactly this, as per the verses I've posted twice now and explained.
>No I'm not.
Yes, you are. Again, "context" does not mean "interpretation". Context is additional information used to ground the passage that is being analyzed, it is not interpretation on that passage. In this case, the immediate context would be the surrounding verses of Mark, not an explanation on what the verses mean.
>You cherry-picked a verse and have resorted to repeating
Misuse of "cherry picking", I'm pointing out that Jesus explicitly gives the reason why he teaches in parables. If you don't like it, again that's your problem.
Also, even if I was "cherry picking" that's much better than not giving any textual evidence at all, like yourself.
> I've already explained that verse to you within context.
Totally incorrect and irrational explanation.
>Because it's within the style of the type of teaching you yourself referenced.
No, that's not the reason. In these two verses, Jesus gives the reason why he teaches in parables himself.
>There's plenty in the Bible that I find confusing and that makes me uncomfortable.
That much is obvious, lol.
>The difference between you and I is that I don't pretend to have a personal key that elevates me above strangers
Strawman. Never once did I claim this. Your fear of people thinking they're better than you says a lot about your own insecurities though.
>You accuse others of being dogmatic and then end a post like that? Like I said: develop some self-awareness. You need to reflect.
So the teaching isn't the teaching...? I think you're the one who needs to reflect on your extreme, fearful reactions to the simple truth and your insecurities.
Makes sense you've never been to a church though and aren't even a Christian since your readings are really terrible. Any serious Christian would do a lot better than this even if they didn't agree with me.