xPlasma t1_jabl02u wrote on February 28, 2023 at 6:29 AM

Reply to comment by goteamnick in TIL Thomas Jefferson regularly attended many different churches and declared "I am of a sect by myself" unlike many of the other devoted founding fathers. by skylightyourlife

How is arrogant to derive value from moral teachings without believing in the super natural. No need to throw the baby out with the bathwater.

goteamnick t1_jabnaay wrote on February 28, 2023 at 6:56 AM

This is like deciding you don't like The Beatles' music, so you throw away the vinyl and declare they were excellent models for album sleeves and nothing more.

Bumwax t1_jabzmab wrote on February 28, 2023 at 9:46 AM

What's wrong with that? Hell the Sgt Peppers cover is an art peice in and of itself and I would gladly have it on my wall. But I don't fancy their music much.

Dark_Shade_75 t1_jacmhry wrote on February 28, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Now I'm all for analogies, but comparing the Beatles' music to walking on water is a new one for me.

Also there's nothing wrong with using the moral guide book and only taking the moral lessons from it. That's... the whole point of the book. I'd bet Jesus would love it tbh.