Sleeppy
Fatalist. Christian. Pacifist.
Actually, if you've followed even just some of my posts, you'll see that I'm non-theistic, therefore that answers your question in regards to how this affects me-- it doesn't. But it would-- or at least should-- affect any observant Christian since if one just pooh-poohs away anything that doesn't fit a predetermined paradigm, then is their approach really theologically honest?
With the entire Tanakh, the most common pattern deals with both the Covenant and the Law, and essentially every book found within at least partially relates to these two interconnected themes. Get rid of those themes by declaring them to be totally inaccurate, and what is left? And if one does it to the Tanakh, why not the entire "N.T."? How do you know any of it is accurate?
I can't speak for that as it's all your choice.
I understood that you are not an ordinary practicing Jew; I was hoping to get a more detailed understanding of your specific beliefs.
I'm similar to you, except I'm slightly more Christian. I don't believe in much of that 'predetermined paradigm', because I do believe it to be misinformation/dishonest. But, this is God's will; how many Jews will even agree in every detail of Covenant, or Law? Or Jewish life in general?
I understand that God gives those living on the Earth precedence over the dead. Does this mean that the dead are unimportant? No; but their opinions/warnings should not (automatically) supersede those of the living. I agree with much of the Constitution of the US, but I don't believe it is wholly accurate, complete, or free of negative consequence- however, these are the foundational laws which have dictated my existence, including several hundred years of family history.