I still don't see how what I posted constituted a fanning of the flames. Oh well.
When you belittle the New Testament, yes, I'm gonna complain about it
Quoting it constitutes belittling it?
I can't have an opinion about the way you treat New Testament scripture?
Of course you can.
But to point out another's tresspass using scripture you don't believe is inspirational is not credible.
How so? It may not be 'my scripture', but it is your scripture.
And yes it makes me feel much better that you use Hebrew Scripture to make your point cuz then I know you're being sincere.
I can see this in a sense. Nevertheless, I think it is more important what the quote means to you than what it means to me. Also, don't assume that just because I don't accept the Christian scriptures as a whole as being inspired, that I do not agree with certain parts of it. A great deal of it, logically enough, is very much in line with Judaism.
Would you want me to tell you ya oughta be a better Jew?
YES! Steven, if you see me licking my chops in anticipation of savoring a bacon cheeseburger, I'd hope you would call me on it. That the dietary laws don't apply to you doesn't change the fact that they do apply to me. A friend would point out if I was about to do something that compromised my own principles.
I probably do need some time away.
Me too. Wanna take a break together? Say until next Monday?
Can I still at least lurk?