I won't say that the papers misquote me, but I sometimes wonder where Christianity would be today if some of those reporters had been Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker jokes that reporters are as critical or harsh as biblical gospels.
- In plain terms
- Reporters might be as hard to deal with as the gospel writers.
- What can you take from it?
- Media coverage can be as demanding as religious texts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does media shape public perception of leaders?
- What is the responsibility of a reporter?
Another view
This comparison might undermine the role of genuine journalism.
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