Posted by simus on May 1, 2004, at 16:58:40
In reply to Re: please be civil » simus, posted by Dr. Bob on May 1, 2004, at 9:57:57
> > I don't get offended often, but I am now! Angry is more like it! DO NOT CALL MY GOD A MASS OF NOTHINGNESS!!!
>
> I wonder if there's a misunderstanding here?Dear Dr. Bob,
With all due respect, how else could this be understood? Webster defines "nothingness" as "non-existence". Do you really think that it would be less offensive to a Christian to have their God called "nonexistence"? I have never said that the mormon god was nonexistent, but I daresay that if I did, I would have expected you to block me for doing so.
She also implied that her statement was the Christian's view of God. I don't know if that was simply her ignorance of the Christian faith, or a deliberate attack against Christians. But I will give her the benefit of a doubt and assume it was just ignorance.
And I apologize for using the term "lies". That was written in anger. I would like to rephrase the word as "untruths", which doesn't necessarily imply a deliberate deception.
I also apologize for using the term propaganda. Again referring to Webster, propaganda is "the spreading of ideas, information, or rumor for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a cause, or a person". Her statements were the spreading of ideas that could potentially injure the institution of Christianity, but I admit to having no proof that this was her intent and purpose.
I will sincerely try to weigh my words more carefully in the future before I write them.
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