Should people declare their bias before quoting from the bible?

Question

Or being truthful not a issue?

Answer 1

If the bias comes from religious / denominational doctrine, then it would be better for one to mention it for the sake of truth, but that is not likely...

If it is simply to refer what the Bible says, then the Bible can speak for itself; the word of God doesn't need our help to validate it.

Answer 2

Well, that would depend on your definition of "bias". Do you mean the kind of bias where people claim to love God and believe in the Bible but can also address ANY issue, for the sake of personal gain, by taking a verse/verses from the Bible and misquoting and manipulating them to suit their own agenda? If so, then yes. In a perfect world these weak willed traitors would promptly identify themselves for the sake of not wasting our time with their self-deification. But alas, our world is far less than perfect.

Or, by "bias", do you mean someone who places full confidence in the Bible and believes every word to be truthful? Someone who believes the events in the Bible to be 100% historical facts? If this is what you mean, then I would have to respond with the question; what other types of people would even bother to quote the Bible? Unless to mock it or tear it down in some way. Which is completely reprehensible? If this is your definition of bias, then I believe only someone with this type of bias would ever quote the Bible in the first place.

Or do you possibly mean someone closely associated with or who identifies themself with a particular Christian denomination, doctrine or specific set of beliefs? If so, then I would say, yes, the person should quickly divulge the specific angle from which, they are interpreting the verses being quoted. Not only to help us to know who's opinions to immediately disregard, but to give credibility to those who seek out the truth found in the Bible on their own and who refuse to follow blindly by adopting any dogma that in any way contradicts the Bible.

Answer 3

I agree with you somewhat. Sometimes, you read Bible quotes on here that are being used out of context, or from different places.

For example, Satanists can misquote to prove their points, or JWs or LDSs can quote out of their fake Bibles. Even Catholic Bibles have Books that aren't recognised by Protestant Bibles like the NIV or KJV.

I think that people refrain from adding on their 'bias' because they know that some people will automatically ignore them if they show what they really are (and, heck, I automatically ignore cultists, so they have a point if they think like that).

Answer 4

If a person is biased in the way they give a particular answer, that is the person's right. If that is not the answer that you wanted to hear, or the one that you personally feel is correct. (or incorrect, by your own standards) then you do not have to believe what has been written, (that is YOUR right) if you cannot decide if you like some bias answers or not, then the best thing for you to do is to NOT ask questions in which you might get the biased answer in the first place.

Answer 5

I give only what the bible says regarding religion and spirituality as my word is my word and the word of God is the word of God.

I do believe the bible to be the word of God. John 8:32; 17:3,5,17,24;

Answer 6

Do you mean that all people who quote from the Bible are Christians?

Answer 7

I quote you
bible 2:18 "no"

Answer 8

I don't trust anyone who quotes from the bible

Answer 9

It is usually not necessary. Their bias shows.

Answer 10

your question is to vague