Comments on: Collective Intelligence Applied to Biblical Studies http://semanticbible.com/blogos/2008/05/12/collective-intelligence-applied-to-biblical-studies/ God's Word | our words | meaning, communication, & technology | following Jesus, the Word made flesh Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:24:32 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Ryan Riley http://semanticbible.com/blogos/2008/05/12/collective-intelligence-applied-to-biblical-studies/comment-page-1/#comment-47868 Ryan Riley Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:33:21 +0000 http://semanticbible.com/blogos/2008/05/12/collective-intelligence-applied-to-biblical-studies/#comment-47868 I am not sold on collective intelligence being as "wise" as some would make out. Unquestionably, collective intelligence has solved or arrived at more correct answers than most individuals on their own, but consider that we know we are fallen and imperfect, with an inclination towards sin and falling away from God (Romans 1). When it comes to biblical study, I find I have a hard time thinking this is a good approach. Just look at the number of cults and false teachers in abundance today, leading people astray and, possibly worse, confusing people into thinking they <em>know</em> "Christianity" when most practicing Christ-followers would not recognize such a "Christianity." For proof of my hesitation, see Paul to Timothy (2 Timothy 4:1-5). Not that this should stop us, but how do we ensure that sound teaching is understood and taught? Don't get me wrong, I love the web and what it can bring us, but I'm just not sure how well this fits Bible study. Having tried <a href="http://www.ebible.com/" title="eBible" rel="nofollow">eBible</a>, I'm less than impressed so far. Maybe a Twine</a> would be better... ;) I am not sold on collective intelligence being as “wise” as some would make out. Unquestionably, collective intelligence has solved or arrived at more correct answers than most individuals on their own, but consider that we know we are fallen and imperfect, with an inclination towards sin and falling away from God (Romans 1). When it comes to biblical study, I find I have a hard time thinking this is a good approach.

Just look at the number of cults and false teachers in abundance today, leading people astray and, possibly worse, confusing people into thinking they know “Christianity” when most practicing Christ-followers would not recognize such a “Christianity.” For proof of my hesitation, see Paul to Timothy (2 Timothy 4:1-5). Not that this should stop us, but how do we ensure that sound teaching is understood and taught?

Don’t get me wrong, I love the web and what it can bring us, but I’m just not sure how well this fits Bible study. Having tried eBible, I’m less than impressed so far. Maybe a Twine would be better… ;)

]]> By: Brian http://semanticbible.com/blogos/2008/05/12/collective-intelligence-applied-to-biblical-studies/comment-page-1/#comment-23341 Brian Wed, 21 May 2008 21:58:38 +0000 http://semanticbible.com/blogos/2008/05/12/collective-intelligence-applied-to-biblical-studies/#comment-23341 It's a good idea. I've thought about this before also, but in the context of how to interpret and apply various passages. Brian It’s a good idea. I’ve thought about this before also, but in the context of how to interpret and apply various passages.

Brian

]]> By: OpenBible.info Blog » Practical Biblical Collective Intelligence http://semanticbible.com/blogos/2008/05/12/collective-intelligence-applied-to-biblical-studies/comment-page-1/#comment-23202 OpenBible.info Blog » Practical Biblical Collective Intelligence Wed, 21 May 2008 03:05:45 +0000 http://semanticbible.com/blogos/2008/05/12/collective-intelligence-applied-to-biblical-studies/#comment-23202 [...] Sean at Blogos recently wrote about applying collective intelligence to biblical studies. His post leads me to write about an experiment I’ve been running even though the experiment isn’t quite fully baked yet. [...] [...] Sean at Blogos recently wrote about applying collective intelligence to biblical studies. His post leads me to write about an experiment I’ve been running even though the experiment isn’t quite fully baked yet. [...]

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