There's great poetry in the Old Testament and the New…
“There's great poetry in the Old Testament and the New Testament. And I'm not interested in trying to prove whether this paragraph is as it was or as it should have been or should not be. My pursuit is to find the truth for me in those stories and make them apropos. The important thing is that people wrote them. These were inspirational stories, and you got to see them that way. If you don't, you'll get in trouble. So I'm not going to spend a lot of time trying to find out whether or not Mary was a virgin. What do I care about Mary being a virgin?”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker emphasizes personal meaning over doctrinal certainty, valuing stories as inspirational regardless of historical accuracy.
In simple terms: Focus on personal truth in stories, not literal facts.
Key Takeaway
Seek personal relevance in narratives.
Themes
faith
interpretation
storytelling
Mood
thoughtful
contemplative
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- religious study
- personal reflection
- education
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
theology
subjective truth
Questions to Reflect On
- What matters more: truth or impact?
- How do you balance belief and evidence?
A Different Perspective
May ignore historical context.