When you're reading a book on theology and you come across an indented quote of scripture, do you more often than not skip over the passage or skim read it with the intention of getting to the "better bits" faster? I noticed myself doing it a lot today, especially if it is quoting a Psalm. I also do it when I come across an indented hymn, poem or famous prayer.
Is it just me?
I'm hoping it is and it isn't...
I feel the dark and unfashionable shadow of the right wing hovering over our
house.
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Today Orison chose to wear short jeans, cowboy boots, and a T-Shirt
featuring the American flag and lyrics for “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
5 hours ago
2 comments:
Yeah, I noticed I do that sometimes, especially if it's a long Psalm. Not to get to the "better bits", but just cause, well sometimes the quotations feel like they break the flow of the book, like they're only there for their own sake.
I skip just about anything indented in any book I read.
I noticed I was doing it recently too.
I guess it's partly "I've read that before", and partly "I want to read what you are saying, not just have you repeat what someone else already said".
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