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The Knowledge You Seek
If you’re disillusioned by how Christianity has been used to justify power, fear, and exclusion – you’re not alone.
This project exists to dig into the history, hear from experts, untangle the misuse, and reclaim what’s still worth keeping.
Latest Posts
My goal is to give you an in depth look at the use (and misuse) of Christianity and Scripture in modern history, and a deep dive into the historical context of the Bible as well as new ways to study it.
The NRSV and the NOAB: A Scholar’s Bible for the Curious Mind
2,182 words, 12 minutes read time The NRSV and the NOAB: A Scholar’s Bible for[…]
Who Wrote Genesis, Really? A Guide to the JEDP Theory
3,490 words, 18 minutes read time Who Wrote Genesis, Really? A Guide to the JEDP[…]
Ancient Burn Books: Satire and Political Propaganda in the Bible
3,013 words, 16 minutes read time Ancient Burn Books: Satire and Political Propaganda in the Bible[…]
Which Bible Should I Read? Your Guide to Translations, Study Editions, and How They Shape What You Believe
2,971 words, 16 minutes read time Which Bible Should I Read? Your Guide to Translations,[…]
Reclaiming Scripture from Harm: How to Read the Bible Without Hurting People
2,675 words, 14 minutes read time Reclaiming Scripture from Harm: How to Read the Bible[…]
The Experts Speak
A collection of perspectives from people in the field.
I think the most harmful way the Bible is misused today is as authorization for genocide, war, and nationalism… even more commonly, it is used as authorization for the dehumanization, marginalization, and oppression of vulnerable groups
Dan McClellan
Bible Scholar
When the call to be brave comes, we should trust more in the Spirit than in ourselves. We don’t have to take on the whole world, just our corner of it. We miss more balls than we hit – know that you are not alone
Rev. Mariann Budde
Episcopal Bishop
There have largely been arguments about who’s right, and scriptures are used to prove that one is right and another is wrong; that, of course, is another misuse of power and religion. People who have spiritual experience know they don’t know
Richard Rohr
American Franciscan Priest