[youngjim]

By your interpretation, all Jews are condemned as they don't see Jesus as the Messiah.

Of course since the Jews are the Chosen People they would no doubt disagree. The point of my arguing with you is to show you that "sin", while a transgression against your interpretation of law, is not the reason for the current conflict between Arab and Jew.

You conveniently ignore the sins of Solomon, the product of the sin between David and Bathsheba. Take a look at the Song of Solomon someday. Your picking and choosing Pauline interpretation of Scripture to back your point is arguably using the Lord's name in vain. That you condescend to wish me well in my studies show you to be the obtuse pharisee who cannot consider an opposing viewpoint. While no sin against God, this is a sin against another, not showing love but only arguing the law

Christianity, in my interpretation teaches forgiveness, not right and wrong. And as long as pietous fools like yourself are interpreting scripture to condemn whole peoples to death for the sin of a distant forefather we will have conflict--between Christians, Jews, Pagans, Druids, Mulims, et. al.

I suggest you get your head of your studies and do some independent thinking yourself.

[twigs]

You conveniently ignore the sins of Solomon, the product of the sin between David and Bathsheba.

I am very familiar with David and Bathsheba. David paid heavily for that sin. God forgave him because he asked for forgiveness. But God's forgiveness did not dismiss the consequences of his sin.

Take a look at the Song of Solomon someday.

I have. Solomon also paid a heavy price for having so many concubines, particularly of women who worshipped strange gods.

Your picking and choosing Pauline interpretation of Scripture to back your point is arguably using the Lord's name in vain.

A difference of opinion is not using the Lord's name in vain.

That you condescend to wish me well in my studies

No condescension meant. It was sincere. Please forgive me.

show you to be the obtuse pharisee who cannot consider an opposing viewpoint. While no sin against God, this is a sin against another, not showing love but only arguing the law

There are many issues on which honest discussion and opposition can take place regarding the Bible. We were dealing with an essential issue and I believe you are missing the point of what God is saying. If that is true, then I would not be loving my God to agree with you for the sake of fulfilling your definition of love and peace. Eternal salvation is at sake.

Christianity, in my interpretation teaches forgiveness, not right and wrong.

Nor according for the Bible. That is, as you say, your interpretation.

And as long as pietous fools like yourself

That could be. It's the reason I need Jesus as my Savior.

are interpreting scripture to condemn whole peoples to death for the sin of a distant forefather we will have conflict--between Christians, Jews, Pagans, Druids, Mulims, et. al.

I am not saying that at all. Our forefathers--ALL of them--did sin and we have conflict in the world today as a result of their actions. That's historical reality. But we are not condemned because of that. We are condemned because Adam sinned in the garden and we inherited his sin nature. But Jesus offers us the way to reconciliation with God, so we are without excuse. The Bible lays out God's plan explicitly.