German scholars unveil "politically correct" Bible
Nov. 09 (CNA/CWNews.com) - A group of 52 biblical specialists
have released a new version of the Bible in which inclusive
language and political correctness have replaced some divisive
teachings of Christianity in order to present a more just
language for groups such as feminists and homosexuals.
According to the AFP news agency, the new version of the Sacred
Scriptures was presented at a book fair in Frankfurt. Entitled, The
Bible in a More Just Language, the translation has Jesus no longer
referring to God as Father, but as our Mother and Father who are
in heaven. Likewise, Jesus is no longer referred to as the Son
but rather as the child of God. The title Lord is replaced with
God or the Eternal One. The devil, however, is still referred
to with masculine pronouns. One of the great ideas of the Bible is
justice. We have made a translation that does justice to women,
Jews, and those who are disregarded, said Pastor Hanne Koehler,
who led the team of translators.
Last December, Matin Dreyer, pastor and founder of the sect Jesus
Freaks, published the Volksbibel (The Peoples Bible), in a
supposed attempt to make the message of Christianity more
accessible. Jesus returns instead of resurrects, and multiplies
hamburgers instead of the fish and loaves. In the parable of the
prodigal son, the younger son squanders his inheritance at dance
clubs and ends up cleaning bathrooms at McDonalds.
