How do we know that our holy books are free from error? Because the books themselves say so. Epistemological black holes of this sort are fast draining the light from our world.[2]
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Claims that holy books are error-free are self-referential and harm intellectual clarity.
- In plain terms
- Saying books are error-free because the books say so is circular and harms thinking.
- What can you take from it?
- Self-validating claims block critical thought.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we verify truth claims?
- What is circular reasoning in faith?
Another view
Believers often rely on faith not logic for these claims.
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