Allow Quote by Ben Shapiro
“Selective Biblical quotation is a favorite of leftists who interpret the Bible the same way they do the Constitution: as a Chinese menu designed to allow picking and choosing. That's because when many Democrats take the Bible as a whole, they realize how much they despise it.”
About This Quote
Source Podcast: The Ben Shapiro Show, Episode 1234, 2023
Selective quoting of scripture mirrors selective constitutional interpretation, exposing bias.
In simple terms: Selective quoting shows bias.
Key Takeaway
Read texts in full context.
Themes
bias
interpretation
politics
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- debate
- education
- policy analysis
- media criticism
Key Concepts
scripture
constitution
selective reading
Questions to Reflect On
- How does selective reading shape belief?
- What methods ensure balanced interpretation?
A Different Perspective
Full context may still be contested.
![“I think that my IQ level grew as a player. I think that I [run] the game a little bit better. I'm waiting for the game to come to me, and I'm picking and choosing my spots instead of just going out there and just doing whatever because I don't have to do that with this team?” quote by Derrick Rose](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a85/derrick-rose-6897_bits_i-think-that-my-iq-level-grew-as-a-playe_1107333.jpg)
![“Have faith to keep all the commandments of God, knowing that they are given to bless His children and bring them joy. [You] will encounter people who pick which commandments they will keep and ignore others that they choose to break. I call this the cafeteria approach to obedience. This practice…” quote by Russell M. Nelson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/59e/russell-m-nelson-1457_approach_have-faith-to-keep-all-the-commandments_741863.jpg)
