Do you remember when John and I were in hot debate a few months ago? Most people saw only anger and spittle. If the two dialoging are Jewish sages, they are being passionate for their positions. Once the debate is over... or even while it's still going on... they will break to eat and will have no ill feelings toward their opponent. It's not a personal issue and it's not a belittling issue. It's the love of Torah that spurns each one to understand the Truth of God's message. Sometimes a Rabbi ill take a "devil's advocate" position just to see where the discussion will go.
However, I must admit that the person must be seeking Truth, not just the desire to be found victorious. There can only be one motivation for debate. -- slade -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of David Miller Sent: Monday, 13 December, 2004 11.00 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Is Truth always rational? Slade's point is that those of the synagogue accepted Paul as a Pharisee, although many of them became disagreeable with him after his challenge to them to believe that Yeshua is the Messiah. Now being disagreeable with him is not the same thing as considering him "apostate." Keep in mind that Paul being a circumcised Benjamite was much more important to the Jewish mindset than whether or not he believed in angels or the resurrection of the dead. We have to be careful not to project our culture into the culture in which Paul lived. 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.
