The Bible becomes a dead idol when we call the words between its covers inerrant, infallible, to be taken literally. This is not a dead book. It is alive. Open it carefully because the new truth that might come leaping… — Mel White Copy Share Image
The words 'God is love' conclude a biblical warning, not a warm and fuzzy slogan. 'He who doesn't love [his neighbor] doesn't love God,… — Mel White Copy Share
A few years ago I switched to an entirely different kind of New Year's resolution. Instead of vowing to improve, I pledge to do… — Mel White Copy Share
Creating fear and loathing of gay and lesbian Americans has proven, year after year, to be the most effective say for Dobson and the… — Mel White Copy Share
We cheer the presence of an openly gay woman or man on television there are large numbers of people in Virginia and other states… — Mel White Copy Share
During my time in the entourages of Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson, I never saw either of them attack and punish those who disagree,… — Mel White Copy Share
The Scriptures have been misused to defend bloody crusades and inquisitions; to support slavery, apartheid, and segregation; to sanction the physical and emotional abuse… — Mel White Copy Share
Doing justice, loving mercy, seeking truth...these are the issues [the Bible] is clear on. — Mel White Copy Share
When you stand with the outcasts, you stand with Jesus, and when you despise the outcast, you despise Jesus, as well. Becoming an activist… — Mel White Copy Share
Although I claim to be a Christian, I live at a moment in time when the Christian faith is being defined by fundamentalists who… — Mel White Copy Share
The Bible is not a book of magic. It's a book of mystery. You can't just quote verses that support your prejudices or guarantee… — Mel White Copy Share
I am convinced that Christian fundamentalism is a far greater threat to this country than Muslim terrorists could ever be. — Mel White Copy Share
Daniel Nahmod's music is addictive and contagious... and is equally comfortable addressing your spirituality, your co-dependence and anger, your hungry stomach or your loving… — Mel White Copy Share
Like the people of Israel who created a golden calf to represent God while Moses was away, fundamentalist Christians have built their own idols… — Mel White Copy Share
