Lance wrote: > Judy preaches a 'Zirchon' (looks real but > isn't) Jesus and, you are not offended.
You are mischaracterizing Judy. Judy believes that Jesus is real. Lance wrote: > You and yours appear comfortable in giving offence > (other than that given by the preaching of the GENUINE > JESUS) but not in receiving it, even when warranted. I am never comfortable giving offense, and I never purposefully give offense. I feel just like Jesus on this, "blessed is he who shall not be offended in me." Lance wrote: > David, the 'F' word is far less offensive than > the 'Z' word, IMO. I disagree. Zircon is used to illustrate the meaning that Judy reads into the meaning of "likeness." It is helpful in the discussion because then I can say, "ok, but a Zircon is a counterfeit diamond and Jesus is not a counterfeit," or "likeness sometimes means close imitation in one way but not another, but sometimes likeness is caused by a genetic relationship, such as in identical twins." Even sinners know not to use the "F" word, and even profane gentlemen know not to say it around women and children, but unfortunately in today's culture, even educated Christian women will purposefully be obscene and speak that which is not holy in order to make a point. Shameful. It was not a necessary choice of words. It did not help make her point. It only served to offend those of us who cast down every evil thought and imagination. 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.
