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This does not mean that mythological language as such can no longer be used in theology and preaching.
The absurd notion that demythologization entails the expurgation of all mythological concepts completely misrepresents Bultmann's intention.
His point is not that mythology may not be used, but that it may no longer be regarded as the only or even the most appropriate conceptuality for expressing the Christian kerygma.
When we say that a mythological mode of thought must be completely abandoned, we mean it must be abandoned as the sole or proper means for presenting the Christian understanding of existence.
Mythological concepts may by all means still be used, but they can be used responsibly only as `` symbols '' or `` ciphers '', that is, only if they are also constantly interpreted in nonmythological ( or existential ) terms.
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