I don't care if the Bible says it. It's wrong. It's wrong…
“I don't care if the Bible says it. It's wrong. It's wrong to divide people on the basis of sexual preference, of sexual orientation. It's wrong to say that women are unequal, if the Bible says so. It's wrong to say that Blacks are unequal even if the Hammite myth supports it or suggests it. The Bible is often wrong. It is often right. Of course, it is often brilliantly right.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A critique of using religious texts to justify discrimination, emphasizing that moral truth should not be derived solely from scripture.
In simple terms: Religion should not justify inequality.
Key Takeaway
Question moral authority of scripture.
Themes
ethics
religion
social justice
rights
discrimination
Mood
critical
provocative
Type
ethical
political
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- education
- public discourse
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
human rights
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we separate faith from law?
- Can moral progress exist without religion?
A Different Perspective
Religious beliefs are deeply held and may resist critique.