[wmfights]

Sola Scriptura does not mean everyone understands everything in the blink of an eye. It means we are to search the Scriptures and be confident that therein we will find our salvation.

FWIW, I would add that all doctrine, dogma, beliefs must be consistent with what is written in Scripture.

It seems pretty obvious why those on the other side don't "get it". If they did they would have to clean up their own house.

[Dr. Eckleburg]

FWIW, I would add that all doctrine, dogma, beliefs must be consistent with what is written in Scripture.

Amen!

"Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world." -- 1 John 4:1

[Mad Dawg]

It seems pretty obvious why those on the other side don't "get it". If they did they would have to clean up their own house.

May I ask how you think this comment advances the conversation?

Would it improve communication if we attributed pathology, fear, and dishonesty to those with whom we disagree?

This seems to me to be an ad hominem remark. Yes, if you all are right and we are wrong, then certainly we would need to look at why we deceived ourselves or allowed ourselves to be deceived. Similarly if the tables are turned, then you all will have some possibly painful self-examination to do. So what?

I don't see any benefit to anyone in suggesting that the reason people disagree with me is that they dread the consequences. The remark might turn out to be a false accusation. The risk/reward ratio is not attractive to me.