In my opinion, one of the reasons we have so many denominations is that traditions, cultural expediencies and philosophies have usurped the authority of the Scriptures in many cases. Yet, Im sure there would still be a number of denominations even if only the Bible was used as the sole authority for Christian faith and practice. Yet again, it seems your approach to the Bible is, "well who can really say?" I mean, rather than expounding on Scripture, your arguments on women roles and homosexuality has been that other people have got it wrong in the past, and chances are we are wrong too. I think this is a very misguided approach. It seems that doubt is your guiding principle in interpreting the Bible rather than faith.
I object to your implication that I practice Bibliolatry. In fact, I think the very concept of idolatry toward the Bible is nonsense. If the Bible truly is God's Word and breathed out by Him, then it cannot be idolized. Unlike our words, God's Word is an extension of himself and his very character and being. The Bible is the way by which God has revealed himself, his will, his desires and his character. The Words of the Bible are the Words of God. Therefore, in my opinion, one cannot take those words too seriously or make an idol out of them any more than someone can make an idol out of Jesus. Jesus was the Word made flesh and we worship and obey him. The Bible is the inspired, inerrant Word of God carried on to us by the guidance of the Spirit and the blood of the saints. To suggest one can make an idol out of it tells me that you do not understand its nature or purpose very well.
I agree with you that we should be humble and self-critical. We should not act as if our own view is the only view or imagine our own interpretations are incapable of error. I am not saying we should not be humble in our approach to the Scriptures. However, I simply think you go too far by suggesting that because Luther had flaws and there are people who are anti-semites out there that we should therefore approve of homosexuality, female pastors and whatever else seems good to us. I mean, it seems to me there is little to no attempt here to even make the Scriptures have a voice on the matter. You still havent answered my questions. Do you believe a person should be able to engage in pedophilia and beastiality? Based on your approach to Scripture, it would seem that we shouldnt draw any lines because, after all, people have been wrong in the past. Maybe 100 years from now everyone will engage in such practices and we will be looked back upon as narrow-minded bigots toward those who "love" their animals, and children.