Don't "Gore" me with the details
This one was popular last year - but it's getting closer and closer to the elections - and this one is just too good not to be true. First in case you haven't seen it:
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In an important speech given this week, Al Gore attempted to portray how important his faith is in his life. He of course was trying to apply what he's learned from his mentor Clinton. Here's what happened. In his typically stiff, condescending, and insincere manner, he said his favorite Bible verse is John 16:3. Of course, the speech writer meant 3:16, but wasn't even familiar enough with this often quoted & of course often taken for granted Scripture to catch the error. Neither was Gore, and how incredibly appropriate it is. "And they will do this because they have not known the Father or me." John 16:3 |
I have seen this one a LOT lately, and something tells me we'll be seeing plenty more of it as the election approaches. So what's the problem with it? Well let's take a closer look:
1. In an important speech given this week
An "important" speech? Given "this" week? If this were true it would be very easy to include important details.
2. In his typically stiff, condescending, and insincere manner
If this allegation were true - the author certainly wouldn't feel the need to editorialize it this way.
3. Of course, the speech writer meant 3:16, but wasn't even familiar enough with this often quoted & of course often taken for granted Scripture to catch the error.
Here we see more of the author's opinion with the editorial comment (often taken for granted). Also - don't people proofread these speeches? Surely such an obvious mistake would have been detected by someone.
Remember - if it sounds to good to be true - it usually is. Check for verifiable facts like names, dates, and places. If the details are suspiciously absent, then most likely the story you're reading is false.
Chris