Blessed virgin mary Quote by Bart D. Ehrman
““Precisely those conservative evangelical scholars who claim that mass hallucinations don’t happen are the ones who deny that the Blessed Virgin Mary has appeared to hundreds or thousands of people at once, even though we have modern, verified eyewitness testimony that she has.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast “The History of Religion” with Bart D. Ehrman, 2020
Some scholars deny mass visions yet ignore documented Marian apparitions, revealing bias.
In simple terms: Scholars may ignore evidence that contradicts beliefs.
Key Takeaway
Critically evaluate claims and seek balanced evidence.
Themes
faith
bias
historical evidence
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
scholarly
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic research
- theology debates
- media reporting
- public discourse
Key Concepts
epistemology
religious studies
confirmation bias
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence challenges your assumptions?
- How do you handle contradictory testimonies?
A Different Perspective
Denial may stem from cultural or doctrinal pressures.
