[Vision2020] Coulter's Dream - from CNN

[Tom Hansen]

Or on the other hand . . .

 

"Wording plays a big part in understand[ing] the nature and meaning a verse
written two thousand years ago in a different language, and some Bibles just
have it plain wrong."

 

- Donovan Arnold (August 23, 2005)

 

 

Seeya round town, Moscow.

 

Tom Hansen

Moscow, Idaho

 

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From: vision2020-bounces at moscow.com [mailto:vision2020-bounces at moscow.com]
On Behalf Of Donovan Arnold
Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2007 9:03 PM
To: Paul Rumelhart
Cc: vision2020 at moscow.com; Joe Campbell
Subject: Re: [Vision2020] Coulter's Dream - from CNN

 

Paul,

 

I think your example just reinforces the point that religious differences
cause conflict. 

 

The absolute belief that one thinks their religion is the correct one could
be considered egotistical, or it could also be be the result of unwavering
faith and belief. Maybe they made spiritual contact and thus certain. 

 

Part of being a Christian is to believe it is exclusive. To doubt Christ is
the only answer, is to doubt the faith, and thus you are not Christian. You
cannot have a religion that allows for you to doubt the correctness of its
dogma. It defeats its purpose. It is like being on a football team that
isn't sure if it should be for itself or the other team. Every team player
plays for the team, or they are not a part of it. 

 

You are right that most people adopt the basic religious beliefs of their
family. But that might be that God has people born into the faith be thinks
is best for leading them to him. Maybe a loving God places his children as
close to the door that they can most easily open to him.

 

Best,

 

Donovan 

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