--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: [People] do not reject the Bible because…" description: "\"“[People] do not reject the Bible because it contradicts itself but because it contradicts them.”\" — E. Paul Hovey" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/658/e-paul-hovey-108741_bible_people-do-not-reject-the-bible-because-i_1253541.jpg" --- # \[People\] do not reject the Bible because it contradicts… ![“[People] do not reject the Bible because it contradicts itself but because it contradicts them.” quote by E. Paul Hovey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/658/e-paul-hovey-108741_bible_people-do-not-reject-the-bible-because-i_1253541.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/658/e-paul-hovey-108741_bible_people-do-not-reject-the-bible-because-i_1253541.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/658/e-paul-hovey-108741_bible_people-do-not-reject-the-bible-because-i_1253541.jpg) > ““\[People\] do not reject the Bible because it contradicts itself but because it contradicts them.”” E. Paul Hovey ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. People reject the Bible not because of logical contradictions but because it challenges their personal beliefs. **In simple terms:** Rejection stems from personal conflict, not logic. Key Takeaway Reflect on personal bias when evaluating texts. 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