Posted by green hornet on March 18, 2004, at 14:16:43
In reply to Re: being supportive, posted by Dr. Bob on March 11, 2004, at 0:06:18
> > It just isn't reasonable, by the very definition of faith, for you to require that people posting here be supportive of all faiths, because that would mean that they would have to deny their own beliefs and convictions to do so.
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> That's true. It's not actually being supportive that's required, it's not being unsupportive. It's always fine not to respond at all. Like on the other boards.
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> > And when you ask people to alter their messages, one of two things has to happen. They either have to deny their faith, or they have to change their faith
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> Changing the wording of a message doesn't necessarily mean changing its meaning...
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> > Now if I stated that in my faith there is only one way to God, and that is through Jesus Christ, would you defend my right to say that?
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> Sure, have you looked at the "specific examples" link in the introduction to this board? That's an OK way to word that message.
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> BobGood Grief!!
Jesus said "I am THE way, THE truth and THE life no one can come to the Father except through me"
G H
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