Bible Quote by Angella Graff
““The Bible was penned by men. The Epistles of Paul were penned by that evangelist salesman and his students, desperate to bring mystery and excitement into a quiet philosophy, turning it into a religion promising the secret of an afterlife, answers to questions that previously no one could answer. Always remember, words written by men have an agenda. Sometimes their agenda is for the better, but it's usually for the self, and that almost always leads down a dangerous path.” ~Character Mark from The Awakening, book one of The Judas Curse series.””
About This Quote
Men authored the Bible; their agendas shape religion, often self‑serving and potentially dangerous.
In simple terms: Human authorship of scripture introduces bias and personal motives.
Key Takeaway
Question religious narratives critically.
Themes
religion
bias
history
scripture
agenda
Mood
skeptical
thoughtful
critical
Type
Bible:1
Philosophy:0
Religion:1
Theology:0
Written Men:1
Epistles Paul:0
Men Epistles:0
Bible Penned:1
Penned Men:0
When to use this quote
- academic study
- faith discussions
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
theology
critical thinking
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports this view?
- How can we discern truth?
A Different Perspective
Not all religious texts are manipulative.
![“Christ desires his mysteries to be published abroad as widely as possible. I would that [the Gospels and the epistles of Paul] were translated into all languages, of all Christian people, and that they might be read and known.” quote by William Tyndale](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ea9/william-tyndale-17190_christ_christ-desires-his-mysteries-to-be-publi_2060042.jpg)
