Atheism Quote by Dan Barker
“You can cite a hundred references to show that the biblical God is a bloodthirsty tyrant, but if they can dig up two or three verses that say "God is love" they will claim that you are taking things out of context!”
About This Quote
The quote critiques selective quoting that emphasizes negative portrayals of God while ignoring positive verses, highlighting bias in argumentation.
In simple terms: People cherry‑pick evidence to support their view, ignoring contradictory facts.
Key Takeaway
Beware of selective evidence.
Themes
bias
interpretation
religion
argumentation
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
analytical
controversial
When to use this quote
- debates
- theology
- academic writing
- media criticism
- public discourse
Key Concepts
confirmation bias
contextual analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify the completeness of sources?
- What impact does selective evidence have on public opinion?
A Different Perspective
Selective quoting can mislead if not balanced with full context.
