If the Bible is only human lore, and not divine truth, then we have no real answer to those who say, 'Let's pick the best out of all religions and blend it all into Pan-Deism - one world religion with one god made out of many'.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- If the Bible is merely human, there is no ground to reject syncretism or universalist religion.
- In plain terms
- Without divine truth, we can't argue against mixing all religions into one.
- What can you take from it?
- Divine truth prevents religious syncretism.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can religions be blended without loss?
- What defines a true religion?
Another view
It presumes a binary between divine and human truth.
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