Bible Quote by Dan Barker
““The next time believers tell you that 'separation of church and state' does not appear in our founding document, tell them to stop using the word 'trinity.' The word 'trinity' appears nowhere in the bible. Neither does Rapture, or Second Coming, or Original Sin. If they are still unfazed (or unphrased), by this, then add Omniscience, Omnipresence, Supernatural,Transcendence, Afterlife, Deity, Divinity, Theology, Monotheism, Missionary, Immaculate Conception, Christmas, Christianity, Evangelical, Fundamentalist, Methodist, Catholic, Pope, Cardinal, Catechism, Purgatory, Penance, Transubstantiation, Excommunication, Dogma, Chastity, Unpardonable Sin, Infallibility, Inerrancy, Incarnation, Epiphany, Sermon, Eucharist, the Lord's Prayer, Good Friday, Doubting Thomas, Advent, Sunday School, Dead Sea, Golden Rule, Moral, Morality, Ethics, Patriotism, Education, Atheism, Apostasy, Conservative (Liberal is in), Capital Punishment, Monogamy, Abortion, Pornography, Homosexual, Lesbian, Fairness, Logic, Republic, Democracy, Capitalism, Funeral, Decalogue, or Bible.””
About This Quote
The quote argues that many religious concepts cited as foundational are absent from core texts, challenging selective use of doctrine in political arguments.
In simple terms: Critiques selective religious references in public discourse.
Key Takeaway
Highlight inconsistency in invoking faith for policy.
Themes
Religion
Politics
Secularism
Rhetoric
Dogma
Mood
Skeptical
Critical
Provocative
Type
Political
Satirical
Critical
When to use this quote
- Debates on church-state separation
- Discussions on religious influence in law
- Arguments about moral foundations
Key Concepts
Separation of church and state
Biblical literalism
Cultural references
Political persuasion
Practical Applications
- Policy analysis
- Public speaking
Questions to Reflect On
- How does selective citation affect credibility?
- What criteria should determine religious references in policy?
