Non-literal or secular interpretations of the Bible, like this guy's, or Jordan Peterson's, can definitely help people find Christ in their own way. In the atheist's mind, there's a mental barrier in place that prevents even reading the Bible. Any thought of religion or God is immediately rejected because it is seen as supernatural, or without evidence, or anti-science. This is why many Christian vs. atheist debates get constantly hung up on evolution, geology, etc. Not that these are unimportant, but going from an atheist, scientism perspective to a literal interpretation of the Bible requires far too much change in belief in one go. Secular interpretations or discussions of the Bible can open people's minds up to the actual message and the wisdom in the Bible, while circumventing the mental block that science worship puts in place. Once one begins to understand the Bible's teachings, that opens the door to belief.
Non-literal or secular interpretations of the Bible, like this guy's, or Jordan Peterson's, can definitely help people find Christ in their own way. In the atheist's mind, there's a mental barrier in place that prevents even reading the Bible. Any thought of religion or God is immediately rejected because it is seen as supernatural, or without evidence, or anti-science. This is why many Christian vs. atheist debates get constantly hung up on evolution, geology, etc. Not that these are unimportant, but going from an atheist, scientism perspective to a literal interpretation of the Bible requires far too much change in belief in one go. Secular interpretations or discussions of the Bible can open people's minds up to the actual message and the wisdom in the Bible, while circumventing the mental block that science worship puts in place. Once one begins to understand the Bible's teachings, that opens the door to belief.
Just my personal experience.
I agree with that. Like stepping stones... and once you take the first step (by choice), God's grace guides you towards Him.