[Elsie]

Accepting that the Bible says ABC is not the same as believing it to be true.

This statement baffles me.

[Almagest]

I had written:

<< Accepting that the Bible says ABC is not the same as believing it to be true. >>


You responded:

<< This statement baffles me. >>


I think it's clear that a lot of logical statements seem to baffle you. Let's try this one, and maybe you'll catch it:

1) The Koran SAYS that Mohammed was Allah's prophet.

2) What that MEANS is that Mohammed was Allah's prophet.

3) I accept that this is what the Koran says.

4) But I do not believe it.


Here's another one:

1) Michael Moore's 9/11 movie appears to accuse Bush of being in cahoots with the bin Laden family.

2) I agree that this is what Moore is saying.

3) I do not believe the accusation.


It's the difference between acknowledging the MEANING of what is written -- and accepting the TRUTH of what is written. Some Christians believe that the Bible does NOT teach eternal damnation in a burning fire. Most Christians believe that it does.

I agree that it does. I accept that this is what it MEANS. That is not the same as believing it to be true -- that there really is such a place of punishment.

Otay?