But theological change happens though selective quoting…
“But theological change happens though selective quoting. Every religious person does it: You quote those verses that resonate with your own religious insights and ignore or reinterpret those that undermine your certainties. Selective quoting isn't just legitimate, but essential: Religions evolve through shifts in selective quoting.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Selective quoting shapes religion by highlighting supportive verses and downplaying contradictory ones, driving doctrinal evolution.
In simple terms: Selective quoting reshapes religion by emphasizing certain verses.
Key Takeaway
Be aware of how you use texts.
Themes
religion
interpretation
change
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
Certainty:0
Change:1
Doe:0
Essentials:0
Evolve:1
Insight:1
Persons:0
Poetry:0
Quoting:1
Religion:1
Religious:1
Religious person:0
Theological:1
Verses:1
Quoting Religious:0
Theological Change:1
Selective Quoting:1
Religions Evolve:1
Quote Verses:0
When to use this quote
- theological study
- interfaith dialogue
- personal study
- teaching
Key Concepts
selective memory
doctrinal evolution
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How does selective quoting affect your beliefs?
- Can you identify verses you overlook?
A Different Perspective
Selective quoting can reinforce bias.