Posted by Dr. Bob on October 23, 2002, at 21:46:58
In reply to Re: clarification » Dr. Bob, posted by IsoM on October 23, 2002, at 16:48:52
> So does that mean if anyone says such-and-such says "..." OR that I experienced someone telling me "..." it would be okay? But if one was to say something DIRECTLY themself, that's what's wrong?
Hmm, I see this is a slippery slope... On third thought, I think I should go back to my original position:
> > if I said that the Rider said that one should not have any other Gods before Him, then would you admonish me as being not respectfull of "others" that are polythiests?
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> Yes, that's a constraint at PBF.To return to Dinah:
> 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.
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> I would have guessed that the first was just recounting an experience, without saying anything insulting to anyone elseWhile I wouldn't consider them insults, either, statements like that do put down alternative beliefs. And could be considered pressure. So I think it would be more civil here not to have those experiences recounted.
> 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.
Yes, it's definitely the "should" that I consider the problem, the above would be fine.
Bob
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