Open to speculation? Seriously? You think if someone doesn’t say something you can speculate on what they believe? How preposterous.
>>Someone has influenced what they believe even if they do not choose to acknowledge that fact.<<
If it is supported by scripture and founded in God’s word what difference does that make? I can agree with someone on one topic but totally disagree on another. If one thing they believe agrees with scripture I will agree with that. If they have another believe that is not supported by scripture I will not agree with it. I will listen to anyone’s view. If it disagrees or can’t be supported by scripture I will not agree with that belief.
If it agrees with scripture what difference does it make who else agrees with it?
>>On just about any given thread, I can google one or two lines from some posts and immediately find a site with the exact wording.<<
Are you so afraid of just dealing with the issue? Many times beliefs of people that are held alike are worded the same because it’s truth. Attacking the messenger only makes your ability to discuss the issue look weak.
***Are you so afraid of just dealing with the issue? Many times beliefs of people that are held alike are worded the same because it’s truth.****
When have I ever been afraid to attack an issue. I nearly always respond, to the best of my ability.
I often google things in the form of a question so that I can learn more and see what others have to say regarding an interpretation of a certain verse.
I have said many times, I am not a scholar in Biblical studies, and I AlWAYS try to research things posted to me before I respond.
The same wording, by coincidence? Yeah, that’ the ticket.
Hey, they do it with Scripture. Why would they treat anybody else differently?
After all, the Bible doesn't SAY (they claim although it really does) Mary wasn't always a virgin, so they can presume her perpetual virginity.
It doesn't SAY that Mary wasn't conceived sinless, so they can claim that, too.
It doesn't SAY that she wasn't bodily assumed so that's up for grabs as well.
Catholics are masters at speculating and thinking that what they conclude is truth. They do it continually.