Rob, One man's "rabbit trail" can often be a central point in another man's theology. For me, the whole sacrifice issue of the "Old Testament" is something of...
... Mormons often say to me "truth is in the book of Mormon, but what's the point of arguing this with you, since you are an atheist?" Of course the answer to...
... I don't see any proof that the laws were limited as you say to that period. You appear to be making this up out of thin air just to avoid losing the...
"I therefore expect you to do something, anything, other than respond directly to my points." It sounds like you're goading me. I won't take the bait anymore,...
Rob (for context) ... I respectfully disagree - the authorship and historical context of the book provide an interpretive framework, which if you will read the...
Dave, I believe I asked you politely not to post messages to this group that were mass mailings to multiple groups. I'm sorry if I didn't make myself clear or...
... First one needs to define what is moral. That word is only used once in the Bible, so I wish people would stop using the words Bible morals. The word moral...
As one of the moderators of this list and its owner, I would like to take this opportunity to communicate some core values of this list that I intend to add to...
Rob, By and large, the clarifications or rules of engagement or guidelines of general discourse are excellent and are nothing more than something we each ...
Rob (for context) ... One allows the text to speak for itself. The passage Dave was disputing concerned the terms of warfare specifically set forth for the...
Dave posed the question regarding how we know something is immoral. I'd like to explore this issue a bit by posting a story Jesus told. Luke 18:9-14 To some...
Hi Rob, First of all greetings, time of year and all that. Second, I really did enjoy reading your last post (and many more throughout the year); sincere...
KJ: Merry Christmas to you also. I wanted to acknowledge that I have received your post, though I can't respond right now. I hope to soon, but am busy at the...
KJ wrote: <snip> IOW, alas, you assumed as true the very thing that was asked. </snip> Yes, I did. </snip> So, IMU as far as *Christian* answer to this...
That is not a definition. I define divinity of Christ as the fact that he was spirit before becoming a man, and he returned to be a spirit being when he was...
Steve wrote: <snip> I define divinity of Christ as the fact that he was spirit before becoming a man, and he returned to be a spirit being when he was...
This brings up an interesting point. According to the Hebrew Scriptures, Elijah assended to heaven with his body intact. The "New" Testament says that John...
Robert posed the following questions: 1. The "New" Testament says that John the Baptist was Elijah (despite the fact that he denies it point blank), but John...
Rob, I think I like your interpretation of the John the Baptist "problem" better than others that I have heard. The worst yet is the frequently advanced ...
Robert: Though this wasn't posed as a question by you, I couldn't help but to note one thing you said: "Given the whole story about Jesus' baptism and John's...
Rob, Thank you for the thoughtfulness of your reply, there is much in it that provides a perspective I had not seen before. Your passion shows in your words...
Rob, I have been thinking more about the whole John thing. He claims that he baptized in water for the repentence of sin. Jesus' execution is intended or...
... all right, how do you determine that one passage is morally binding, while another is just "historically interesting"? is there a part in the morally...
Alex wrote: <snip> all right, how do you determine that one passage is morally binding, while another is just "historically interesting"? is there a part in ...
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