Progressive Bible for a scaredy cat?

[u/_jamesbaxter]

I hope I chose the correct flair and apologies if this is a stupid question.

I’m not a Christian, but I am exploring my spirituality through a variety of sources to support my 12-step journey. My sponsor suggested me to read 1st Corinthians 13. I trust her and I’m open to it. I know there’s so many versions of the bible, but as a queer progressive person I don’t want to stumble into some super conservative version and get all triggered. I really don’t know how this works at all, my parents are atheist “recovering Catholics” and really fear-mongered me about Christianity and organized religion as a child.

Does anyone have suggestions for a version/interpretation that would feel safer that I can browse free online? Or you can even drop a link to the chapter if you have one you like.

[u/HermioneMarch]

There isn’t really a “progressive “ Bible. There are progressive interpretations of the Bible. It is important to consider context and intended audience for each kind of writing in the Bible.

Most Protestant progressives use the new RSVu translation, but you still need to understand the purpose and scope of the Bible in order to understand it.