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DetlefK

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1. I knew somebody who had studied theology...

Reply to MineralMan (Original post)

Mon Nov 12, 2018, 11:14 AM

Nov 2018

She told me that studying theology is more than philosophy and religion. It also encompasses history, ancient languages and archaeology. Stuff you need to understand what the text is supposed to mean.

She told me that during studying theology you take a cold, analytical look at the Bible. The firebrands, the fanatic believers, were the first to give up, because upon closer inspection the Bible did not support their personal beliefs.

A crisis of faith from knowing too much about the Bible...

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Proof-Texting Isn't Just Quoting Bible Verses Anymore [View all] MineralMan Nov 2018 OP

I knew somebody who had studied theology... DetlefK Nov 2018 #1

Many atheists have a thorough knowledge of the Bible. MineralMan Nov 2018 #2

That may be more common than many people think. Mariana Nov 2018 #3

I'm one of those. MineralMan Nov 2018 #5

This happened to my dad Major Nikon Nov 2018 #6

As a phenomenon, it's not even limited to the written word. Pope George Ringo II Nov 2018 #4