[Guenevere]

Mulliner-----I'm not here to argue with anyone....and I certainly didn't imply you were a heretic.....good mercy.

Both Martha & Mary have their place in Scripture and in practical application.

I've always thought the stronger emphasis was on Mary.....because she was listening....(not because she was lazy or unconcerned with the needs of the guests)..

..Martha ---in my upbringing--was always taught as .....don't lose sight of what's important...

God bless you...each & every one.....G'night dear folks! :)

[Mr. Mulliner]

Oops. Did you think I was feeling accused? I wasn't. I was just joking about the heretic thing. I knew you weren't implying that at all.

I do tend to be very open-minded in that I'll listen to people and try to figure out how they came to their conclusions. Some people see it as a fault and maybe it is to some extent.

But I didn't think you were saying that. I was more guessing what some people I know would think when I say that I am open to hearing different opinions on Scripture.

[Iowa Granny]

Well, it wasn't Ruth. Since I last posted, in addition to hauling meals to the field, I've read the entire book of Ruth, KJV. No mention of the seduction of her captures.

Senility is the Pits. Most definitely I will be able to hide my own Easter Eggs this year.

In my mind I can see myself, about age 13, sitting in the second row of pews and hearing this story from the Youth Minister at MYF. (I can also remember my Mother didn't think it was quite necessary in 1957 or 8, for the Youth Minister to be discussing seduction with Jr Hi Girls).

I will drive myself nuts trying to sort this out and where my confussion lies. Nothing stronger than Diet Coke in the glass, so I have no valid excuse, except I'm getting old and I can't keep things straight anymore.