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What does it mean?
A medical doctor prescribes drugs; a theology doctor might as well be on drugs.
In plain terms
Doctors of faith may be as irrational as those needing medication.
What can you take from it?
Critique the practical impact of theological expertise.

Where it applies

  • debate
  • education

Putting it to work

  • evaluate claims of authority

Questions to consider

  • Can theology offer non-medical guidance?

Another view

Generalizes all theologians unfairly.

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