Throwback Tuesday - Bible Thumper - Martin Wiles

Bible Thumper

Bible-thumper is a term derived from preachers thumping the Bible as they made a point while preaching. The catchphrase wasn’t one of endearment but ridicule of those attempting to impose their beliefs on others. But the slur was not solely directed at preachers. Anyone displaying their religion—whether of a fundamentalist nature or not, could be labeled.

While growing up, I’m sure some of my acquaintances considered me a Bible thumper. After all, I was a preacher’s kid and often labeled the same thing as my father. And he was quite the fundamentalist. I knew the Bible backward and forward. My parents and teachers at church ingrained the facts and stories into my young brain. I learned the songs, memorized the verses, and discovered the books through Bible drills. But these truths by themselves didn’t set me free. Read more...

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