Even those who claim the Bible's inerrancy make distinctions between Scriptural edicts, sensing that some passages - the Ten Commandments, say, or a belief in Christ's divinity - are central to Christian faith, while others are more culturally specific and may be modified to accommodate modern life.

The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream (ed. Canongate Books, 2007) - ISBN: 9781847673701