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10 Rules of Interpretation
A living framework for reading, interpreting, and applying sacred, historical, and philosophical texts with intellectual honesty.
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Separate the Text from the Tradition
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Historical Evidence Is Not the Same as Theological Belief
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Read the Original Context Before Drawing Conclusions
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Recognize Symbolic and Metaphorical Language
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Prophecy May Be Fulfilled Through Function Rather Than Identity
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Distinguish Between Description and Prescription
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Distinguish Between What the Text Says and What I Currently Understand It to Mean
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Truth Welcomes Investigation
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Be Willing to Revise Your Understanding
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Never Outsource Your Thinking
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More principles will be added as the framework evolves.