How Literally Should We Take the Bible?

If you’ve spent any time online this year, you’ve probably noticed a trend: everyone has a Bible verse ready for whatever they’re arguing. TikTok preachers upload clips declaring “the Bible clearly says,” while political candidates wield Scripture like a bat in campaign speeches. Christian influencers click “reply” with proof texts in comment threads—verbal shots fired fast and loose. In 2025, the Bible remains the most cited book in America—and often the most misinterpreted. Which raises a time