however one that I refuse to subscribe to as it is far too easy for us to ignore the bits that we don't like. The issue of who makes decisions about how to interpret the bible is one that has long divided the denominations since the Reformation. The Catholic answer of 'the church'. the traditional Protestant answer of 'scripture itself' and the modern liberal position of 'the individual' all have their weaknesses. But ultimately your choice must come down to one of them...