Why you should not take a literal translation...

...of the bible.

I have always been against taking a literal position on the bible because, well, if you know history you know it's been translated a billion times and with each translation the translator may or may not take some "liberties". Well here is a perfect example of that.

Conservative Bible Project.

Is it really a good idea to cling to the words of humans when your intent is to cling to the words of God? In other words, by committing yourself to God you must also commit yourself to education and interpretation based on what you know, not what others would have you believe. If God is within you, listen to him. Not them.