[TruthTalk] Narrow way not " loving"?

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DaveH and Lance, You are arguing with Jesus, not DM, Jt, Kevin and Izzy.  You condemn us for believing Jesus.  Why is this? To say the we are eager for damnation of anyone who does not agree with our particular theology is a slur (as usual.)  Nothing new on TT, I see.  Back to my cat hideout! Izzy    Matt 7: 13"(K)Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it.      14"For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it.     From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lance Muir Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 3:06 AM To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Fw: Jasc Paint Shop Photo Album 5 images]   Dave Hansen speaks of Protestantism's excessive (my word) view of hell and damnation. I'm with you on this, Dave. I'd NOT align myself with the views I've seen expressed, in this regard, by DM, Jt, Kevin and, Izzy. The word 'eager' may not be strong enough.   I was thinking of beliefs which 'control' our knowledge of almost anything. The changing of those beliefs carry with them such immense personal and social consequences that we often fear even to entertain the possibility that they are wrongly founded.   ----- Original Message ----- From: Dave Hansen To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Sent: March 14, 2005 01:21 Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Fw: Jasc Paint Shop Photo Album 5 images]   Lance Muir wrote: With a vengeance? DAVEH:  Yes Lance, I meant that in the sense they will soon be flooding my inbox with more than I am capable of assimilating.  I did not intend to suggest their posts would be vengeful. I think not. More likely praising God for the richness of the time they spent at a conference. I'll not steal any of their thunder.   Tell me, Dave, were it to be the case that you are, in reality, quite wrong as to your understanding of God and His Gospel, what do you believe the consequences would be? (eternally). DAVEH:  If I am wrong in my beliefs, then would not my perception of my consequences also be in question?     I think one of the biggest problems (if that is the proper word to use) I have with Protestantism is their view of hell and damnation.  I've said it before, but for some of you who are a bit new to TT, I'll give you a brief explanation.  It seems to me that Protestants are far too eager to toss those who don't agree with their perspective of religion on the ash heap of hell, so to speak.  Or rather, they seem to pleasure in the thought that God will forever punitively torture those who fail to walk that narrow path and enter the strait gate.  I just don't feel comfortable believing in a God who relishes torture, Lance.  I prefer to believe God is loving, merciful and would that all his creation benefit from their existence.