We didn't know Jesus being called the “Son of Man” was so confusing. But the publishers of the Common English Bible translation want to clear up anything and everything that can confuse those inclined to dive into the Bible, so “Son of Man” now reads “the Human One.” Not exactly poetic, but arguably modern.That last sentence is all you need to know. Those churches long ago gave up any pretense of having a Bible-based religion. Political and social correctness long ago took over the leadership and doctrine of those denominations.
In an effort not only to make the Bible more accessible to modern readers, but also to appease both conservative and liberal denominations, the multi-denomination publishers of the new Bible translation—the Common English Bible Committee, an alliance of five publishers—out digitally now and in print in the next few weeks didn't just toss together a few new catchy phrases, though. They took the task seriously.
With more than 200 biblical scholars and church leaders representing more than 20 denominations, the committee translated straight from the original Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek texts, says associate publisher Paul Franklyn. When field-testing showed passages appeared confusing, project staff worked in modern phrasing. USA Today notes the committee was made up of "a coalition of Protestant denominational publishing houses owned by the United Methodist Church, one of the nation's largest denominations, and the Disciples of Christ, Presbyterian Church U.S.A., Episcopal Church and the United Church of Christ."
And could this story be related?
Campus Crusade for Christ International is planning to change the name of its U.S. ministry, including nixing the use of "Christ" in its title.New Coke worked out really well too.
Starting early next year, Campus Crusade for Christ's work in the United States will be done under the name "Cru." The new name doesn't apply internationally.
"In the U.S., 20 percent of the people willing to consider the gospel are less interested in talking with us after they hear the name. We are changing the name for the sake of more effective ministry," the group explained on its website.
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For all those biblical "scholars" Romans 1:22 comes to mind..."Claiming to be wise, they became fools [professing to be smart, they made simpletons of themselves]. Amplified Bible.
Campus Crusades...they are willing to deny the name of our Lord, so as not to offend the world? Their ministry is on a slippery slope. Matthew 10:32-33.
And in other news, the Muslim Brotherhood is planning on shortening their name to "Bro".
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