Posted by Dinah on October 23, 2002, at 9:35:40
In reply to Lou answers Dinah's request » Dinah, posted by Lou Pilder on October 23, 2002, at 9:07:08
Thank you Lou. Now I understand. It was this quote from Dr. Bob
"Yes, that's a constraint at PBF."
Now you see, I wouldn't have guessed that. I would have guessed that it would be ok to say that the rider told you to have no other gods before God.
I would have guessed it would not be OK to say anyone who had other gods before God would not go to heaven, or was cursed, or something like that.
I would have guessed that the first was just recounting an experience, without saying anything insulting to anyone else, while the second would obviously be a put down of polytheistic people (or atheistic people).
Well, that shows you what my guesses are worth, and it does show the inherent limitations of the faith board.
I wonder if it would be ok to say "I believe that there is but one God, and that I should have no other gods before him." Perhaps it was the imperative that Dr. Bob objected to.
Dr. Bob, could you clarify this matter?
Is it not ok to say "The rider told me that there was one God and I should have no Gods before him." even if there is no statement of what is thought of people who choose to have other gods before God, or choose to not believe in God?
If it isn't ok, would it be ok if it was stated as a belief rather than an imperative. Is that the problem with the statement?
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