Religion News Service

Cherry-picking the Bible and using verses out of context isn't a practice confined to those opposed to vaccines – it has been done for centuries

(The Conversation) — A historian of the Bible in American life explains how Bible verses are being picked out of context to make a case for the anti-vaxxer movement. (The Conversation) — A devout ...
Loveland Reporter-HeraldOpinion

Don Overcash: Cherry-picking Jesus is not discipleship (guest opinion)

Recently, I read an opinion piece in the local paper written by a Los Angeles Times columnist that left me more confused than ...
America Magazine

The problem with saying ‘Scripture says…’

Readings: Nehemiah 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10 1 Corinthians 12:12-30 Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21 I cannot say that I dislike or disapprove of the saying. I use it myself. But I still stiffen when someone says, ...
The Conversation

Cherry‑picking the Bible and using verses out of context isn’t a practice confined to those opposed to vaccines – it has been done for centuries

A devout evangelical Christian friend of mine recently texted to explain why he was not getting the COVID-19 vaccine. “Jesus went around healing lepers and touched them without fear of getting leprosy ...