Exactly! Thy own mouth has said it!Well- the ENTIRE book of John shows how John 1:1 should read; the Word was divine!
How can us discussing scripture be opinion? If you don't believe scripture and I do.. that would be our opinion. If you and I both hold scripture as authority then it's who is wrong or right.I see the LIGHT!
Or, rather the Darkness.
Your opinions ONLY....
If the post contained a commercial sales website and it isn't allowed --(Posts are being deleted by a Mod, so don't be surprised it I don't reply some time in the future!)
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We've had arguments about these verses in John before. I debated against the doctrine of the Trinity. And you know what? Not one of my comments ever was removed. I wonder if it had anything to do with me being polite and also adhering to the code of conduct we have around here?Seven posts DELETED?
Jesus words DELETED?
Shucks..and I was starting to like the guytheMadJW is no longer a member of these forums and so will not be able to respond to further comments
He was just causing too much extra work for the volunteer mods, and trying to sneak through links to his commercial sales website, besides his rude styleS
Shucks..and I was starting to like the guy![]()
l'd never have guessedHe was just causing too much extra work for the volunteer mods, and trying to sneak through links to his commercial sales website, besides his rude style
Regrettable, but not unexpected.theMadJW is no longer a member of these forums and so will not be able to respond to further comments
I agree. Sigh.Regrettable, but not unexpected.
Yes... Being rude and trying to get away with verboten things is a sure ticket out.He was just causing too much extra work for the volunteer mods, and trying to sneak through links to his commercial sales website, besides his rude style
Another that nearly always comes across negatively are the raw Paul detractors. The only one that wasn't a negative battery pole was Mr Garaffa, and I'm convinced he was truthful when he said he spent many late night hours reading this scholar and that on the subject. But even he could not answer...at all...what Christianity should look like minus Paul. Destruction, no construction. No positive benefit. <shrug>Yes... Being rude and trying to get away with verboten things is a sure ticket out.
I wish we had other JWs etc among us, who were courteous and chill... I love the true interfaith character of the forum when their are man diverse viewpoints. I hate to lose the distinctive viewpoint, however, he didn't add to things in a positive way often enough. I like it when people explain their theology without being confrontational. I am dismayed when comments come off sounding like those Facebook pages "Atheists vs Fundies Debate Evolution vs Creation" or something, where EVERY post is a snarky meme.![]()
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I don't think the JW organisation encourages their members to post on forums like these. I think they need special approval from the elders. Am open to correction? TheMadJW didn't seem to be bothered by any of that thoughYes... Being rude and trying to get away with verboten things is a sure ticket out.
I wish we had other JWs etc among us, who were courteous and chill... I love the true interfaith character of the forum when their are man diverse viewpoints. I hate to lose the distinctive viewpoint, however, he didn't add to things in a positive way often enough. I like it when people explain their theology without being confrontational. I am dismayed when comments come off sounding like those Facebook pages "Atheists vs Fundies Debate Evolution vs Creation" or something, where EVERY post is a snarky meme.![]()
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I don't think the JW organisation encourages their members to post on forums like these. I think they need special approval from the elders. Am open to correction? TheMadJW didn't seem to be bothered by any of that though
..more like its Jewish roots, no?Another that nearly always comes across negatively are the raw Paul detractors. The only one that wasn't a negative battery pole was Mr Garaffa, and I'm convinced he was truthful when he said he spent many late night hours reading this scholar and that on the subject. But even he could not answer...at all...what Christianity should look like minus Paul..
Well I'm not a Paul detractor – far from it – but I think much of what Mr Garaffa's thesis has been eclipsed by modern, and notably Jewish, scholarship?Another that nearly always comes across negatively are the raw Paul detractors. The only one that wasn't a negative battery pole was Mr Garaffa ...
Thanks!BTW, good to see you back posting, Thomas!![]()