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To: Forest Keeper
I'm not sure I understand the distinction

The distinction is that those who inherit the consequences are not guilty; only damaged and in need of healing. But in order to heal, one must cooperate with the physician, FK. One must willingly submit to the authority of the physician and trust that the physician will lead them to health. It is a conscious and a willful effort; it is not something the physician compels you to do.

2,910 posted on 02/22/2006 4:05:38 PM PST by kosta50 (Eastern Orthodoxy is pure Christianity)
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To: kosta50
The distinction is that those who inherit the consequences are not guilty; only damaged and in need of healing.

Perhaps I do not know the common theological use of the term "guilty". In legal terms, I think it means either an action or a forsaking of responsibility. Of course, neither would be the case in your example with the baby. In addition, I don't believe that when we are born that we have "done anything" to warrant guilt. However, I would still say that the baby was born under the cloud of original sin and is doomed to hell without the saving grace being bestowed upon her by God. I know it may not sound fair, but that's the way God set it (the universe) up.

2,976 posted on 02/24/2006 4:19:45 AM PST by Forest Keeper
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