jar writes:
That's what is so great about the Bible. You can support any position at all by simply taking quotes out of context. When you add in the contradictions and factual errors that are in the Bible it's possible to use it to support both sides of almost anything.
Here are a few out of context quotes supporting your position:
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose. An evil soul producing holy witness Is like a villain with a smiling cheek.
[1596 Shakespeare Merchant of Venice i. iii. 93]
Is any one surprised at Mr. Jonas making such a reference to such a book for such a purpose? Does any one doubt the old saw that the Devil (being a layman) quotes Scripture for his own ends.
[1843 Dickens Martin Chuzzlewit xi.]
The devil can quote Scripture, as we all know, so why not a politician?
[1997 Washington Times 25 July A4]
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Not for your edification, as you are likely already familiar, but rather for the general audience.
Just thought I'd add my two schillings worth.
The idea of the sacred is quite simply one of the most conservative notions in any culture, because it seeks to turn other ideas - uncertainty, progress, change - into crimes.
Salman Rushdie
This rudderless world is not shaped by vague metaphysical forces. It is not God who kills the children. Not fate that butchers them or destiny that feeds them to the dogs. It’s us. Only us. - the character Rorschach in Watchmen
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