#tim sledge

"I can't think of many people who deserve to go to hell, but people who teach its existence to vulnerable children are prime candidates."

“I approached any troubling issue concerning the Bible or faith with a single goal: How to prove it was not a reason to stop believing.

Despite ample capacity for critical thinking, when it came to faith, my reasoning was constrained by a very short leash.”

“It's an Edward Scissorhands approach to the Bible: Cut, cut, cut until you have something presentable.

Certain teachings are deemed 'no longer relevant,' 'not cross-cultural capable,' or 'metaphorical,' leaving the holy book with fewer and fewer passages that are viewed as authoritative.

This is a slow form of death for faith.”

-- Tim Sledge

“When it comes to religion, perception is more influential than reality, and the brain is expert in delivering what our belief system wants.

If you think Jesus helps you, he does. If you think Allah is guiding you, he is. If you think you learned something from your last reincarnation, you did.”