Posted by Dena on September 10, 2003, at 14:50:28
In reply to re: Jesus and Manjushri ((Jimi and Dena)) » Temmie, posted by lil' jimi on September 10, 2003, at 11:30:53
Bless you, Dear Jim,
You are a lovely, caring, sensitive man. You have backed me up even when our views are diamatrically opposed. You are a man I'd truly love to know in person. Your gentleness & honesty are deeply touching to me.
However, I don't believe I can enter a discussion about combining Jesus w/ any other diety. To do so would violate my conscience. I can't compromise what I know to be the Truth, in my efforts to be supportive & civil.
Yes, I can & do care for you & Temmie, even while disagreeing with your beliefs.
Please don't worry about offending me. And Jesus certainly doesn't need me to defend Him from offense. He showed how well He could hold His peace even while being tortured & crucified. But I must defend His Truth, even when that means that others will turn against me. I say the Truths I say, not with malice, but with great love. Sometimes Truth hurts, but like lifesaving surgery, sometimes it is necessary.
The time may be coming, perhaps is already here, when I will have to bow out of this board. I'll have to discern what God is telling me to do, & then I'll choose to obey Him. Regardless of what I do, I'll continue to pray for those I've connected with on this board - I believe I've made some lasting connections.
I wish you only joy, peace, purpose & everlasting life with the One who created you & who can love you like none other.
But, thank you, thank you, thank you, for your sweet concern & compassion for me!
You're a treasure!
Shalom, Dena
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