Why do some religious texts have different interpretations?

[jhope98]

If religious texts are considered sacred and divine, why do different people or sects interpret them in completely different ways? Does translation, culture, or historical context play a role?

 

[alexalbon23]

Interpretation is shaped by so many factors—language, culture, historical context, and even personal experiences. What one person sees as literal, another might view as symbolic. It’s fascinating how the same text can speak to people in such different ways!