I certainly believe in the value of Holy Scripture, but I don't believe it's magic, or that magical thinking is intended by the scripture referenced.
How big a dose you figure works every time? :)
Well, not believing that it's magic is a start, but still didn't answer the question.
You stated ....."No more than sitting by a stereo playing a recording of the Holy Scriptures being read brings the faith that comes by hearing. "
And I asked you how you knew that hearing the word from a stereo (recording) is ineffective in leading one to faith?
Try again.
So, you disagree then, with Scripture when it says....Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.?
There is power in the word because its truth. And hearing is hearing.
So, try again and tell me on what basis listening to the word of God on a recording doesn't lead to faith.