@AB,
I agree with everything you wrote (or the implications of your questions, rather). I wasn't trying to rehash old controversies between Caths and Prots - I find them to be almost wholly counterproductive.
I was simply asking if it would be profitable for people in the XXI Century, who are literate and have access to the text (including faithful translations from the Greek), to regularly read the Bible. If done with the appropriate humbleness, I don't see any downside to it, only upside.
I agree with everything you wrote (or the implications of your questions, rather). I wasn't trying to rehash old controversies between Caths and Prots - I find them to be almost wholly counterproductive.
I was simply asking if it would be profitable for people in the XXI Century, who are literate and have access to the text (including faithful translations from the Greek), to regularly read the Bible. If done with the appropriate humbleness, I don't see any downside to it, only upside.