Bible Quote by Sam Harris
“You are using your own moral intuitions to authenticate the wisdom of the Bible - and then, in the next moment, you assert that we human beings cannot possibly rely upon our own intuitions to rightly guide us in the world.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Moral Landscape by Sam Harris, 2010
He criticizes using personal moral intuition to validate the Bible while denying intuition's reliability for moral guidance.
In simple terms: He points out a double standard in moral reasoning.
Key Takeaway
Question consistency in moral arguments.
Themes
philosophy
ethics
religion
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- debates on faith
- ethical decision making
- public discourse
Key Concepts
moral epistemology
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you rely on intuition for moral choices?
- How can we reconcile faith with reason?
A Different Perspective
Intuition can be shaped by culture, not purely objective.
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