''Bill quit talking about Kennedy man let it go, it was a long time ago just forget about it' I'm like alright, then don't bring up Jesus to me...as long were talking shelf life here. 'But Bill you know Jesus died for you....' Yeah it was a long time ago, forget it....'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Arguments about the validity of discussing past events like JFK or Jesus apply equally across contexts. If one is too old to matter, the other should be too.
- In plain terms
- If old news like JFK doesn't matter, neither should old religious claims.
- What can you take from it?
- Apply consistent standards to all claims regardless of age.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does history stop mattering?
- Are religious claims treated differently?
Another view
Equates political assassination with religious claims which may not be parallel.
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