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| | :# '''Framework against Liberal Bias''': providing a strong framework that enables a thought-for-thought translation without corruption by liberal bias. For example, the ''Living Bible'' translation has liberal [[evolution]]ary bias;<ref>[http://www.cai.org/bible-studies/evolutions-influence-modern-bible-translations Evolution's Influence on Modern Bible Translations] (Historically, most of the ardent advocates of evolution have been [[atheism|atheists]] or [[agnosticism|agnostics]])</ref> the widely used ''NIV'' translation has a pro-[[abortion]] bias.<ref>''See'' [[Feminist Bible]]</ref> | | :# '''Framework against Liberal Bias''': providing a strong framework that enables a thought-for-thought translation without corruption by liberal bias. For example, the ''Living Bible'' translation has liberal [[evolution]]ary bias;<ref>[http://www.cai.org/bible-studies/evolutions-influence-modern-bible-translations Evolution's Influence on Modern Bible Translations] (Historically, most of the ardent advocates of evolution have been [[atheism|atheists]] or [[agnosticism|agnostics]])</ref> the widely used ''NIV'' translation has a pro-[[abortion]] bias.<ref>''See'' [[Feminist Bible]]</ref> |
| − | :# '''Not Emasculated''': avoiding unisex, "gender inclusive" language, and other feminist distortions; preserve many references to the unborn child (the [[NIV]] deletes these) | + | :# '''Not Emasculated''': avoiding unisex, "gender inclusive" language, and other feminist distortions; preserve many references to the unborn child (the [[NIV]] deletes these). |
| − | :# '''Not Dumbed Down''': not dumbing down the reading level, or diluting the intellectual force and logic of Christianity;<ref>English translations fail to use the word "illogical" where appropriate, and under-utilize the term "mind".</ref> the [[NIV]] is written at only the 7th grade level<ref>The [[NIV]] has supplanted the [[KJV]] in popularity.</ref> | + | :# '''Not Dumbed Down''': not dumbing down the reading level, or diluting the intellectual force and logic of Christianity;<ref>English translations fail to use the word "illogical" where appropriate, and under-utilize the term "mind".</ref> the [[NIV]] is written at only the 7th grade level.<ref>The [[NIV]] has supplanted the [[KJV]] in popularity.</ref> |
| − | :#'''Utilize Terms which better capture original intent''': using powerful new [[Essay:Best New Conservative Terms|conservative terms]] to capture better the original intent;<ref>For example, in 1611 the [[conservative]] concept of "accountability" had not yet developed, and the [[King James Version]] does not use "accountable to God" in translating Romans 3:19; good modern translations do.</ref> Defective translations use the word "comrade" three times as often as "volunteer"; similarly, updating words that have a change in meaning, such as "word", "peace", and "miracle". Use powerful [[mathematics|mathematical]] concepts such as "[[infinity|infinite]]" to convey true meaning, as the number of [[angel]]s mentioned at Hebrews 12:22. | + | :#'''Utilize Terms that better capture original intent''': using powerful new [[Essay:Best New Conservative Terms|conservative terms]] to capture better the original intent;<ref>For example, in 1611 the [[conservative]] concept of "accountability" had not yet developed, and the [[King James Version]] does not use "accountable to God" in translating Romans 3:19; good modern translations do.</ref> Defective translations use the word "comrade" three times as often as "volunteer"; similarly, updating words that have a change in meaning, such as "word", "peace", and "miracle". Use powerful [[mathematics|mathematical]] concepts such as "[[infinity|infinite]]" to convey true meaning, as the number of [[angel]]s mentioned at Hebrews 12:22. |
| | :# '''Combat Harmful Addiction''': combating addiction<ref>See [[Bible on Addiction]].</ref> by using modern terms for it, such as "gamble" rather than "cast lots";<ref>For example, the [[English Standard Version]] (2001) does not use the word "gamble" anywhere in translating numerous references to the concept in the [[Bible]].</ref> using modern political terms, such as "register" rather than "enroll" for the census | | :# '''Combat Harmful Addiction''': combating addiction<ref>See [[Bible on Addiction]].</ref> by using modern terms for it, such as "gamble" rather than "cast lots";<ref>For example, the [[English Standard Version]] (2001) does not use the word "gamble" anywhere in translating numerous references to the concept in the [[Bible]].</ref> using modern political terms, such as "register" rather than "enroll" for the census |
| | :# '''Accept the Logic of Hell''': applying logic with its full force and effect, as in not denying or downplaying the very real existence of [[Hell]] or the [[Devil]]. | | :# '''Accept the Logic of Hell''': applying logic with its full force and effect, as in not denying or downplaying the very real existence of [[Hell]] or the [[Devil]]. |