Why Fundamentalism is Not (Always) Such a Bad Thing. Take Bart for example...
Jan 23, 2024
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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.
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.
The translation of Exodus 34:14 remains a subject of debate.
Deep dives
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.
The Impact of Fundamentalism on Beliefs
Bart discusses his past belief in eternal conscious torment and the contradiction between this belief and the concept of an eternally loving creator.
The Translation of Isaiah 7:14
Bart cannot definitively answer whether Exodus 34:14 should be translated as 'for usual worship, no other gods' or if it is subject to debate.
The Age of Jesus at Death
Bart addresses the discrepancy between the commonly held belief that Jesus died at 33 and the scholarly consensus that he likely died around 30.
Bart's Belief in a Higher Power
As an agnostic atheist, Bart states that he does not know if a higher power exists and does not believe in one given the current evidence.