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Thanks for your pings, A-G. I've been too lazy this evening to do my explicatin'. (You probably already know what I'm going to say, from what I've already said. And then again, you probably already know what I'll be trying to relate, too. ;-)

It's amazing, though, to do a Web search on a notable Christian speaker or writer. It seems that at least half the posts in the top 10 are usualy harsh criticisms -- from other Christians. Sounds like the FR "Religion Forum."

Thank you so much for your post! I do very much look forward to your essay on the subject. I treasure your posts and though I believe I understand your position so far, I am interested in how you arrived at it and most especially, the Scriptures you rely on.

It's amazing, though, to do a Web search on a notable Christian speaker or writer. It seems that at least half the posts in the top 10 are usualy harsh criticisms -- from other Christians. Sounds like the FR "Religion Forum."

No kidding. Politics brings out emotions, religion brings them out absolutely. I guess that is to be expected because to a poster, his life depends on it.

I’m not a member of the Bereancall group, but I am very “Berean” in my ways – so anything I read or hear must stand up to Scriptural scrutiny and/or ring true to the Spirit for me to “take it in.”

I stay away from the religion forum mostly because - when it comes to religious matters - outside of the Word itself, I do not respect persons. A comment by the Pope carries as much weight with me as one by a pastor, you, Plato, betty boop, St. Francis, logos, Billy Graham, etc.

Naturally, I consider the historical significance and credentials of the one speaking – but it is not the who, but the what is said, that is important to me.

Some of the most overwhelming spiritual truths I’ve heard have come from very ordinary people (like the gray haired lady with the 5 lb Bible I spoke of earlier.)

As an example, with regard to walking by faith and Peter going out to meet Jesus on the water “sinking wasn’t his job.”