vince wrote: > accept the > >Bible as absolute truth, > > > Oh, Randy, when did I say otherwise? > > I don't even accept the Bible as "absolute truth" myself. > > The confession of faith of the Lutheran confessions, which I follow, is > that the Scriptures are the norm for the faith and the life of the Church. > > When I post using Scriptural citations, it is to explain the point of > view of those of us who view the Scriptures as having authority for us. > > Have I ever once attempted to "convert" anyone, or imply that Scriptural > teachings apply to those who lie outside of the community of faith? I > think not. Rather, I have spoken in solidarity with those outside the > community when they have been assailed by religious zealots and those > who would imply judgment on those outside the Judeo-Christian faith. I > will also speak for those within a faith community who are assailed, key > word, assailed, by those who reject faith as valid. I think I have a > long record of standing with those who are outside the faith community > since I have a lot more in common with them than with the religious > zealots. > > In other words I am on your side and only post on what Scriptures say so > that you all might understand our mindset just as others explain what is > the motivation for their opinions. The day I try to say that anything > of faith is authoritative on those outside the community, please shoot me. > > Vince
I wouldn't dream of it and we are certainly on the same side, and everything you said above is true. Thanks for clarifying your view- point and I apologize for anything I might have assumed regarding same. Randy
