I don't need a scholar for every conclusion I draw regarding the Bible. There are certainly deeper discussions that warrant scholarly consultation, but be honest, many Christians haven't read the Bible let alone consult Biblical scholarship.
I also down understand the unspoken assumption that biblical scholarship isn't prone to its own self reinforcing bias.
http://www.sbl-site.org/publications/art...icleId=503
Nobody needs scholarship to read the Bible and conclude that Jesus either actually believed the world was immediately coming to an end (big problem for these elusive intellectually honest Christians you refer to) or was an immoral sociopath when he advised people to give no thought for the morrow. This is not a stupid argument and does not require "Biblical scholarship" in the formal sense.
Not only is your imploration quixotic, but I believe you've missed your mark.
I also down understand the unspoken assumption that biblical scholarship isn't prone to its own self reinforcing bias.
http://www.sbl-site.org/publications/art...icleId=503
Nobody needs scholarship to read the Bible and conclude that Jesus either actually believed the world was immediately coming to an end (big problem for these elusive intellectually honest Christians you refer to) or was an immoral sociopath when he advised people to give no thought for the morrow. This is not a stupid argument and does not require "Biblical scholarship" in the formal sense.
Not only is your imploration quixotic, but I believe you've missed your mark.
