Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman
Why Fundamentalism is Not (Always) Such a Bad Thing. Take Bart for example...
Jan 23, 2024
Bart, a former fundamentalist, discusses how his religious background influenced his success as a Bible scholar. They explore topics like launching a digital newsletter, transitioning from fundamentalism to a prestigious seminary, exploring biblical accounts, and reflecting on the benefits and drawbacks of fundamentalist education.
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- Fundamentalism can sometimes provide positive aspects, such as the drive for intensive study and passion for biblical history.
- The belief in eternal conscious torment contradicts the concept of an eternally loving creator.
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The Upside of a Fundamentalist Background
Bart reflects on the positives of his fundamentalist upbringing, including the drive to study intensively and the passion for biblical history and texts.
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