Diamond, I am sorry if you feel disgusted by those who are honest in their beliefs such as I.Delphi, I am not disgusted by you personally. It has nothing to do with you as a person. I do think that many of the doctrines to which you cling are abominable falsehoods and blasphemies, but I also realize I don't have any more power to cause you to see this than I have to raise a man from the dead. You are not answerable to me, after all. You are free to believe and say what you want.
I read and comment sometimes on threads that interest me. You can post to me or not, any time you want, as you see fit.
MHG, if I had my druthers, I would let Delphi do the work to find the verses that call Jehovah, "Elohim".
Cordially,
I Said: Diamond, I am sorry if you feel disgusted by those who are honest in their beliefs such as I.
You Said: Delphi, I am not disgusted by you personally. It has nothing to do with you as a person. I do think that many of the doctrines to which you cling are abominable falsehoods and blasphemies, but I also realize I don't have any more power to cause you to see this than I have to raise a man from the dead.
Wow, Diamond, I am impressed, while telling me you think I am wrong you are being polite about it, I am impressed this is such a high level of manners, politeness, and above all recognition that I just might have a differing perspective than yours, sir my hat is off to you.
That said, I feel the same way about many of the doctrines held by "Orthodox Christians" but I also recognize the agency that has been given to them by God, and respect them as the children of God I believe them to be. Thank you, for the refreshing change of tone.
You Said: You are not answerable to me, after all. You are free to believe and say what you want.
Thank you, and Of course I believe you have the right to believe as you wish, it's part of the Stated beliefs of my church:
The Articles of Faith 11 We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may.
You Said: I read and comment sometimes on threads that interest me. You can post to me or not, any time you want, as you see fit.
Thank you and of course you may ping or post to me, it will always be a pleasure to talk to someone who can disagree without being disagreeable.
You Said: MHG, if I had my druthers, I would let Delphi do the work to find the verses that call Jehovah, "Elohim".
Fine, I was hoping to make you show your cards first, but surely you know that Jehova sometimes appears in the name of God?
Exodus 6:3 3 And I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by the name of God Almighty, but by my name JEHOVAH was I not known to them.
So a scripture that merely lists names will not be a problem for a "True Scholar" of the Bible.
Either way, I appreciate the tone you bring to the forum, thank you.
DU