The inspiration of the Bible depends upon the ignorance of the gentleman who reads it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The Bible's inspiration relies on the reader's ignorance.
- In plain terms
- People find the Bible inspiring because they know little about it.
- What can you take from it?
- Knowledge often undermines religious awe.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can knowledge and faith coexist?
- What inspires belief?
Another view
It assumes ignorance is the only source of faith.
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