Unveiled Artist
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When you (the people with whom this applies) do scripture quoting in light conversations (and one sentence statements at times), is it automatic from memory?
In theological conversations with non-abrahamics, I can see the use of scripture quoting. That, or maybe in conversations where the non-theist have scripture as well to swap understandings (interfaith), but in regular conversations?
Wouldn't it be more productive to not use scriptures when talking about one's faith and interpretation thereof? Use your own words?
Personally, as a non-believer talking with a believer, I'd assume if he speaks about god and its from his own view, he is telling the truth so far his conviction lies. Unless I'm challenging scripture itself or facts or things that are objective, but whether god exists and other questions like that, no. Scripture isn't needed because convictions are personal.
So, to whom this applies, what's the delio with the scripture quoting?
In theological conversations with non-abrahamics, I can see the use of scripture quoting. That, or maybe in conversations where the non-theist have scripture as well to swap understandings (interfaith), but in regular conversations?
Wouldn't it be more productive to not use scriptures when talking about one's faith and interpretation thereof? Use your own words?
Personally, as a non-believer talking with a believer, I'd assume if he speaks about god and its from his own view, he is telling the truth so far his conviction lies. Unless I'm challenging scripture itself or facts or things that are objective, but whether god exists and other questions like that, no. Scripture isn't needed because convictions are personal.
So, to whom this applies, what's the delio with the scripture quoting?
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