Bible Quote by Frank Schaeffer
““every time Jesus mentioned the Torah, he qualified it with something like this: “The scriptures say thus and so, but I say…” I should have said, “Jesus undermined the inerrancy of the scriptures in favor of his version of pragmatic empathy!” or “Every time Jesus undermined the scriptures it was to err on the side of nonjudgmental co-suffering love. So up yours,””
About This Quote
Jesus often reframed scriptural statements, emphasizing compassionate, non‑judgmental love over literal authority.
In simple terms: Jesus reinterpreted scripture with love.
Key Takeaway
Consider empathy over strict literalism.
Themes
religion
interpretation
compassion
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- faith discussions
- scripture study
- ethical debates
Key Concepts
theology
pragmatic empathy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does reinterpretation affect faith?
- What balance between tradition and empathy?
A Different Perspective
Some view this as undermining tradition.
