Jonathan wrote:
> Define epistemological humility David.
> See the very first post I put on TruthTalk
> if you don't remember what it is.
> Note Lance's inclusion of everyone ("called
> for by all"). It was no attack on Terry any
> more than it was an attack on Slade/Jeff/Kay.
> This email tells us far more about a state
> of your heart than of Lance's.
I never said it was more of an attack on Terry than it was on
Slade/Jeff/Kay. Addressing the humility of those in dialogue about Torah
observance speaks to the heart of the persons involved rather than the
subject. It does not matter how arrogant or sinful a person is in his
posts, we should not be bringing any of that into this forum. We are here
to discuss truth, not disciple one another in virtues. This forum is for
the rational discussion of truth.
Jonathan wrote:
> John humbly illustrates an example from his
> own life and all you have to come back with
> is that you are so clearly above us all by not
> having an ex-wife of your own. Sad. Tactless.
> John certainly doesn't need me to defend him
> in this but I am embarrassed by your asinine reply.
More ad hominem statements. I said nothing about being above you all. I
did not even say that John Smithson experienced divorce because of any fault
of his own. I was simply pointing out that I understand the concept of
putting relationships before the need to be right. Marriage is something we
all have to work at, and it is something by which men must put this
principle into effect. I believe strongly that if I did not learn this and
apply it in my life, I would have divorced my wife many years ago. Neither
you nor John Smithson know me. For all you know, I have had 20 ex-wives
because of my observance of the rules. The Scriptures point to how a man of
God should have his home in order and be the husband of one wife. This is
evidence of a man who works at the relationship first and foremost rather
than rules. I was simply trying to help him understand the evidence that
supports my statement so that he might not rely so much upon his
misunderstanding of my posts and his own imagination of what a terrible
person I am.
I realize that it might be taken as a personal attack for me to say this,
but I find some of you to be some of the most intolerant and judgmental
people that I have ever met. I cannot hardly say a word without you all
thinking evil of me and maligning me in any way that you can. I hope you
think about this seriously. It does not effect my love and relationship
with you, but it does make communication with you difficult.
Peace be with you.
David Miller.
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