Have you heard as many different opinions on this as I have? I'm confused by the confusion among believers.

Some of us hold on to theology as the only way to avoid rabbit trails and disasterous detours in the Christian life.

Others of us hate the practice and even the word 'theology', because of its reputation of leading to arguments, hair-splitting and legalistic authoritarianism in our churches.

Sure, we all believe it's good to read the Bible, but there seems to be a canyon between Christians who study it deeply and Christians who take it at face value or even insert our own meaning to it.

I'd love to hear your take on this!