How does the bible compare with Sun Tze's Art of War written in
6th century BC? Also re-written and re-interpreted by vastly
different authors (from cave men to ang mohs) in subsequent
generations to apply in many areas (including business management),
but still consistent in its message that detailed planning and
preparation precedes action. No big deal, rite?
And so what if we have the very first edition of the bible? It's
interpretation varies from reader to reader. The various
denomination (Roman-Catholics, Christians, Orthodox Christians,
Jehovah's Witness to satanic groups like Heaven's Gate...etc) is
far stronger proof that the bible is not well-written enough to be
spared from mis-interpretation and abuse. If you are creating a set
of laws to govern the people, will you write the law in an
ambiguous way that is subject to abuse?
Well, the interpretations themselves are always subject to
misconceptions and misinterpretations over time as people begin to
have thier own set of ideas and meaning. No doubt about that, what
is more important is the originality of the text itself and the
teachings of the original text re-interpreted to the times now.The
interpretations evolve over time. Thats why its a living bible. Sun
Tzu's art of war is a military , its chapters all dedicated to
aspects of war. But it can hardly be compared to the bible in terms
of the area's it covers. Applying Sun Tzu to business, i does not
talk anything about compassion love fear. It is easier to apply Sun
Tzu's method because the wars now fought, are economic wars.
When u talk about laws to govern people, u must ask urself where
did these laws come from? The jurisprudence behind it ? Should we
have laws that list down exactly what we should do and what we
should not do ? Will it be too arbitrary ? Will it restrict our
autonomy ? How will it fair against the state and the people ?
Should we be told what the law IS.. or what the law Ought to be ?
Do we even know what the law is? How do u know it ? Sure, there are
always ambiquous terms subject to interpretation when the person
drafted it. But like all laws they can be reformed, they can be
amended. It has always been and will continue to do so. But for the
bible, it cant be amended, its text cant be changed, hence its
natural that the ambiguity of its meaning can be subject to
questioning over time. So this wont be the end of the debate. It
will continue on for a long long time.
And trust me... God has given a simple 10 commandents on
what IS the law. And it takes someone of great faith and principle
to follow the simple 10 rules. Now imagine u got 1001 of them. We
will all be hanged. Every one of us.
