Posted by gardenergirl on August 30, 2006, at 9:53:36
In reply to HUH?Bob? P.E. (please explain?) » Dr. Bob, posted by muffled on August 29, 2006, at 21:54:13
Hi muffled,
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> ***So like we supposed to rephrase the BIBLE? GAAAAACK!I can understand your confusion. I think that when someone posts material from the books you mention, it is sticky if the material is not something that is considered within the civility guidelines. You're right, you really can't rephrase the quote itself. Some folks choose to retract or apologize. Some folks substitute their own words to make their point (of course only if they are civil) or use another verse. In this case, the poster did not respond, hence the block. (My own personal rule of thumb is to avoid quoting or linking to scripture of any kind, but that's just how I handle it.)
The reason the verse quoted could be viewed as putting down the beliefs of other religions is because it states salvation (or its equivalent or corrolary) can *only* be found one way. Others may and do believe differently.
As a hypothetical, and admittedly controversial example, if I were to say that the only way someone could be a "true" parent is if they raise children conceived within a marriage between a man and a woman, wouldn't that put down those who pursue parenthood in other situations? (And for the record, I'd never say that as I don't believe it.)
Hope that helps,
gg
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