Originally Posted by DBT
Originally Posted by Thunderstick
Originally Posted by DBT
Originally Posted by Thunderstick
An avowed skeptic reading the Bible is similar to an avowed communist reading our constitution.


Nothing like it. Believers reading the bible interpret its narrative through the filter of their own beliefs, their faith, which often means ignoring or dismissing all that is inconvenient.

The proof of that lies in the numerous interpretations and offshoots in Christianity, which began almost immediately. Plus of course, Judaism does not recognize Jesus as the prophesied Messiah.

And skeptics and communists don't have a filter lol?


Where did 'communists' come from? Did you slip that in for dramatic effect?

As for skepticism as a principle, not an ideology, that is just a way of examining claims in a logical and rational manner.

Given all the things people try to sell us as truth, a bit of applied scepticism is a healthy thing.

Look at the original post it was there all along.when I compared an avowed skeptic reading the Bible to an avowed communist reading our constitution. Critical thinking that requires evidence based conclusions is a good thing. Skepticism as system does not compare with critical thinking. They have a clear anti-religious agenda and therefore they are closer to Communist thought which has the same premise than impartial critical thinking. I have yet to dialogue with a skeptic who made an honest impartial inquiry to find truth.