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Originally Posted by OBW
Be careful with the use of Occam's Razor. It is too often a simplistic way to stop the inquiry because of an assumption that simple is better and more likely right.
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Agreed. Its has a place, especially when interpretation requires several non-traditional moves of interpretation. That said, I violate it all the time. I was, perhaps, more making the point about approaching the gospel simply, jumping off Graham's word.
As a base-line interpretive tool, the only real one I've got is my experience and a willingness to be challenged. This often requires leaving some scriptural questions unanswered for a time - believing, but not yet knowing how to place it. Not all that sophisticated, but it generally keeps me from dogma that isn't internalized.