David Miller wrote: >> It certainly seems that theological agreement >> plays a very important relationship role to guys >> like you and John Smithson.
John Smithson wrote: > You are the one who uses words like "blasphemous" > when faced with disagreement in matters theological, > David -- not me and certainly not BillyT. But that is the point, John. What difference does it matter if I use this particular word? If you use words that show disrespect toward someone I consider to be holy, and I bring out how these words sound blasphemous to me, does that rattle our relationship in any way? By the way, I did not use the word "blasphemous" concerning any theological disagreement. Following is how I used the word on 11/24/2004: "I do not bring a charge against John. I only mean to express to him in a clear way how blasphemous his words sound to me." The subject was Abraham and your comment about his attitude toward sharing his wife with other men in order to safeguard his own security. Abraham is a sacred man. You spoke disrespectfully toward him. From my perspective, such words come across as blasphemous toward Abraham. Is the word "blasphemous" somehow taboo? Jesus used the word. What is the problem with using this word? Does my use of this word hinder our relationship in any way? If so, why? Peace be with you. David Miller. ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
