Bible Quote by John Shelby Spong
“The biblical texts that we Christians have used for centuries to justify our hostility toward the Jews need to be banished forever from the sacred writings of the Christian church.”
About This Quote
A call to remove anti‑Jewish passages from Christian scriptures, advocating for theological reform and interfaith respect.
In simple terms: Remove hateful biblical verses.
Key Takeaway
Promote inclusive theology.
Themes
religion
interfaith
reform
Mood
serious
hopeful
Type
theological
activist
When to use this quote
- church teachings
- academic study
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
scriptural criticism
historical context
ethical theology
Questions to Reflect On
- Should religious texts be edited?
- How can faith traditions reconcile past prejudices?
A Different Perspective
Changing sacred texts can be controversial and meet resistance.
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![“More than two hundred death penalties are gone from the law books, but the [biblical] texts that authorised them remain.” quote by Mark Twain](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fa0/mark-twain-22_bible_more-than-two-hundred-death-penalties-ar_2288236.jpg)
![“Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1986, Elie Wiesel is also the author of more than 40 books. As relevant as anything to today's discussion are the insights into the Biblical texts that are contained in his lectures and books. They include Messengers of God [1976], Five Biblical Portraits [1978]…” quote by Hershel Shanks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/327/hershel-shanks-25800_biblical_awarded-the-nobel-peace-prize-in-1986-el_864515.jpg)
