Truth is much more multifaceted than we had originally thought. Relativity theory says there can be more than one right answer for the speed and mass of an object. The answer depends, in part, on the inertial state of the observer. It sounds like it is taking civilization many years to get used to this more flexible view of reality. Basically scriptures are just words on paper.
Religion is dead with out a living spirit alive in today's world.
Even though we all believe somewhat differently, I believe the spirit works in people's lives. It is not up to me to say it doesn't work in someone's life, even though that person may have different philosophical and political beliefs from me. We don't always know all the answers, but I was brought up in a liberal Christian church and have always had a sense that GOD loves everyone - well almost everyone. People who drive cars may be committing an unforgivable sin against the environment. I'm only kidding.