Believe Quote by John Prine
“I can't really sit around and talk with people who believe that the Bible is the way it happened, because that's man-made. I'm a writer, too; that's how I look at the Bible. Like, 'I could've written a better version than that,' you know? At least a more interesting one, and then maybe more people would go to church. I could definitely do a revamp.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast with The New Yorker, 2015
The speaker sees the Bible as a human construct, suggesting a rewritten version could be more engaging and attract more worshippers.
In simple terms: The Bible is seen as man‑made; a new version might be better.
Key Takeaway
Consider how narratives shape belief.
Themes
religion
creativity
critique
Mood
skeptical
reflective
Type
satirical
critical
When to use this quote
- writing a new scripture
- public speaking
- religious reform
- literary satire
Key Concepts
humanism
narrative authority
Questions to Reflect On
- What stories could replace traditional ones?
- How does authorship affect authority?
A Different Perspective
A revised Bible may still face doctrinal resistance.
