But you are certainly highly qualified to identify "damnable heretics", and that has to mean that you are intimately familiar with every jot & tittle of New Testament language.
How else could you know the difference between what is "heretic" and what's not?
Kevmo: "Interesting theory. Perhaps you should examine the times that He was about to be stoned for claiming equality with God.
Starting with John 10:32."
In John 10:30, Jesus says, "I and the Father are one."
This is a key passage justifying Trinitarianism.
But the exact word for "one", "hen" is the same word used in John 17:11, where Jesus prays that his followers may all be "one", "hen" -- meaning united in purpose.
FRiend Kevmo, are you at all familiar with that French & Swiss heretic, John Calvin?
Here's what Calvin said on this verse:
You know, I don't know much about Calvin, but I like what he said here, so can I ask you a favor Kevmo?
When you & mean-spirited irish go out killing "heretics" would you kill me beside Calvin?
I'd be honored.
Kevmo: "I have given what historians have those expressions mean."
You have quoted no historians.
You have given your opinion.
I don't necessarily disagree with your opinion, but I think there's more to the story.
Kevmo: "Interesting theory. Got any sources for it, or are you just going to string along this forum like you have done on the Pontius Pilate thing?"
Actually, my source here is Kevmo, since I'm taking your word for it that events happened as you described.
I have merely added an obvious interpretation based on Jesus' reported foreknowledge of his death and resurrection.
Theologically speaking, it had to happen, and only Jesus himself could make it happen.
By the way, this is standard Christian doctrine, not "heresy".
You know that, don't you?
You know if you deny it, that makes Kevmo the heretic, don't you?
Kevmo: "Oh, there’s that POTO deflection again.
What will the heretic say next?"
So, FRiend, do you wish to crucify this "heretic"?
What a novel idea that would be.
Kevmo: "I’m not really here to discuss the religion, I’m here to discuss history.
But you have such disdain for the science behind the history that it drove you into severe religious territory — the territory belonging to heretics."
FRiend, the truth of this matter is that Kevmo wouldn't know real history if it walked up and slapped him in the face.
Kevmo cares nothing about "history".
Kevmo cares everything about condemning "heretics".
Isn't that the purpose of this thread?
Let's see, do you burn "heretics" at the stake these days, or stone them, or crucify them... now I forget...
Kevmo: "You said the resurrection is a historical fact."
Please provide quote.
Kevmo: "Oh, so now it’s a hypercritical historical criticism of the gospels, one consistent with the deniers of Christ who are rightfully called heretics."
Oh, oh, now I think I get it... according to Kevmo, to be historical is to be heretical... right?
Yes, I guess that makes sense... in an insane lunatic sort of way, FRiend.
Do you wish to try to express that more clearly?
Kevmo: "***I’m here to discuss history, but when heretics like you get involved and start pontificating about religious faith perspectives, I tend to tune out."
But you haven't discussed history at all.
All you're doing now is stoning a heretic, or is it burning?
Kevmo: "***Finally you say something worth noting, but eventually you’ll backtrack from this position because you’ve demonstrated heresy.
It will prove out."
Sorry, but on this post the whole of your comments amount to nothing more that YHAOS Four-D's -- ducking, dancing, dodging & discharging.
I assume that's because you've used up your small stock of rational thoughts.
But you are certainly highly qualified to identify “damnable heretics”,
***Yes, those who deny the deity of Christ are heretics. You are a heretic. And on this thread you’ve proven yourself to be a troll and a liar, and someone who projects his own intentions and all kinds of things. Now you’re in full-fledged troll mode with voluminous postings, and as we finish out this thread the full display of your unfounded beliefs are out like a peacock’s feathers.
My favorite part was where you couldn’t even tell the difference between a historical observation and a religious item of faith. Such lunacy lends itself to your brand of heresy.
FRiend, the truth of this matter is that Kevmo wouldn’t know real history if it walked up and slapped him in the face.
***Heretic, feel free to push this bowlsheet on the historical thread I posted.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2056400/posts
Go ahead, troll. Heretic.