Kevin wrote about the language of John: > "spit on their bible" > "waving some other man's underwear over your head" > "shouting insults to total strangers" > (there you have it, JD sees Bible Verses as insults) > "But if kevin wore the underwear rather than waving it" > "throw an opened Koran on the ground, and pee on it" > > WOW The philosophical & mental power of such > "Theological" arguments is just overwhelming!
LOL. Kevin, I think you are beginning to understand the value of not allowing ad hominem arguments in this particular kind of forum. Just be careful not to "return evil for evil" so-to-speak because it has a tendency to perpetuate the boring posts that really say nothing at all. Have you ever considered just meekly explaining what you do in a very meek and genteel way? For example: "Spit on their bible? Well, I have never done that, nor would I ever think of doing that, but I have waved the Qu'ran over my head just like the Mormon underwear. I've waved the book of Mormon over my head too, but I have never spit on it. My purpose is to draw attention to my message, and to expose error, to deliver people from the darkness that they are in, to preach the acceptable year of the Lord." Another example: "Shouting insults to total strangers? Well, I do realize that many people find the Word of God insulting. My purpose is not to insult, but to persuade people that they have deceived themselves into living a life of sin, but the Son of God has appeared to man to deliver him from the power of this darkness. They need to repent of their sin and believe upon him. What sin do you say? Why, many sins. I hear that some of you are engaged in all manner of sexual immorality. I'm talking not just about adultery, but fornication and EVEN HO-MO-SEXUALITY! I hear that some of you party on weekends and get drunk! The Bible warns us that all who participate in these things will NOT inherit the kingdom of God. [Bible References read here] And some people tell lies, like Bill Clinton did. They even justify it. Why this man over here told me a little while ago that everyone lies. He could not believe that I do not lie to my children. Save yourselves from this wicked generation. Repent and believe upon Jesus Christ. -- The point is, yes, I guess I do insult total strangers sometimes, but some of those total strangers are no longer total strangers with me after our exchange (and that's a good thing), and my purpose is not to insult them but to bring them God's mind and will upon how they live their lives." 1 Peter 3:14-16 (14) But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled; (15) But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you WITH MEEKNESS AND FEAR: (16) Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ. 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.
