By David Hegg

I rarely use this column to advance purely religious or theological ideals. And while this one may look religious, it is really all about ethics. It just so happens there is a particular ethical problem I’d like to discuss, and it has everything to do with the Bible. So, please keep reading.

Here’s my premise: If you don’t believe it, you can’t use it against those who do.

Today, many are using biblical material or principles as ammunition against those of us who order our lives around Scripture. And that would be fine if they believed the truth of what they were spouting. But it is a classic ethical breach when someone uses facts, beliefs and convictions to upend their opponents when they don’t believe those facts, beliefs and convictions are true for a minute.

Let me illustrate. Take miracles, for example. A miracle is defined as an occurrence that goes against natural law. Miracles occur when natural laws are either suspended or reversed. Exhibit “A” would be the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. That is the granddaddy of all miracles.

But many today don’t believe miracles are possible. They refuse to accept the existence of the supernatural. So, if you don’t think miracles are possible, you don’t get to shout,........

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