I.
Because it is a part of world literature
   · Bartlet's Book of Quotations

II.
Because of its great influence on our nation

III.
Because it is the mark of a civilized man
   · Will Durand, vol 3: "Caesar & Christ"
   · Newsweek, 29 Mar '99

IV.
Because it is the mark of an educated man

V.
Because it is the mark of a moral man

VI.
Because it is the mark of a spiritual man

VII.
Because it is not un-scientific
   · The Soul of Science, Pearcy and Thaxton
   · Christianity and the Natural Sciences, J. P. Morland
   · The Creation Hypothesis, Dempskey, etc.
   · Origin Science, N. Geisler
   · In the Beginning, Walter Brown
 

VIII.
Because it is not un-historical
   · II Chronicles 32:30
   · II Kings 20:20  (Hezekiah's tunnel)

IX.
Because it is not un-philosophical
   · The Abolition of Man, C. S. Lewis
   · The Recovery of Belief, C. E. M. Joad

X.
Because it is God's owner's manual for mankind

XI.
Because everybody has one

XII.
Because the Bible tells me to!
   · II Timothy 2:15