But my point is that if you believed my claim, I would question your sanity. (Or reward your devoted followership.) There is nothing to back up my claim other than that I said it. Just because I said it doesn't make it true. Likewise, just because the Bible claims it is the word of God, doesn't mean it is. No no no! This is where you're supposed to threaten hellfire and damnation on anyone who doesn't believe, in order to frighten them into submission.
What do they teach in goddess school these days...