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1 | Where's the StudyBibleForum? | Bible general Archive 1 | Hank | 24709 | ||
There, I suppose it could be argued effectively that everything in heaven and on earth relates to the Bible and to its Author; and, therefore, that no subject is taboo on a Bible forum such as we have here. It rather reminds me of a teacher I once had in a civics class long ago. She held the view that "everything is civics" and backed it up by rambling incessantly about every subject under the sun, from the results of the last election to the gout in her feet...... But I believe the intended purpose of this forum that Lockman founded is to provide, insofar as possible, a responsible and accurate source of exegesis and exposition of the Bible text. Unless I am much mistaken, it was never intended to be a soap box, a debate, or merely a "discussion" of any and every idea and opinion, crackpot or otherwise, that anyone happened to feel in need of unloading on this forum. Consequently, I think it not impossible to filter out in our own minds those subjects that are really not germane to a better understanding of and a deeper appreciation for God's word. For example, my personal opinions about the Pope of Rome or the war in Afghanistan can hardly add either direction or depth to anyone's search for God's revealed truth. --Hank | ||||||
2 | Where's the StudyBibleForum? | Bible general Archive 1 | LisaMarie | 24724 | ||
Did I miss "the war" or are we discussing a recent debate involving denominational differences? If so, then I must also give my apologies for adding to and continuing the problem. I can only speak for myself when I say I welcome everyone's opinion. Be it agreeing or disagreeing. Things get pretty heated over interpretation of biblical text. Is the glass half full or half empty? Are we angry or passionate? Ah well. What I do find extremely confusing here, that I haven't found elsewhere, is people reading into a post things that haven't been said. Some odd attempt to read between the lines I guess. I've seen it in many many threads. It's like, if someone said 'I had tuna for lunch' - then someone responds with - 'So ya like boats?' And I'm left scratching my head. Much love, Lisa |
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3 | Where's the StudyBibleForum? | Bible general Archive 1 | Hank | 24736 | ||
Hello, Lisa. The "war" that you apparently missed was a long thread that started out with an inquiry into whether the Bible sanctions or forbids war. It quickly deteriorated into an ascerbic verbal blood bath on the the politics and philosophy of war. The Lockman Foundation, which owns and sponsors this forum, restricted the entire thread from appearing on the home page...... Concerning the other arm of your post, the one about reading between the lines, I empathize with you in your being baffled by the frequent incidences in which people tend to read into a post what clearly was never said. For instance, only recently I ventured a remark that, had not our founding fathers opposed the British during the Revolutionary War, chances are we would now be subjects of the British Crown. My correspondent promptly shot back, "So, what's wrong with the British?" Well, Lisa, in point of fact, I find nothing wrong with the British. The truth is that three generations ago my paternal ancestor came to these shores from Birmingham, England. When I was in the army stationed in Germany, I took every opportunity afforded me to visit England, the land of my roots..... Your perplexity -- and I scratch my head in dismay also -- reminds me of a story we used to tell back when I was a minor officer in a large insurance company. Whenever, the story goes, the president of the company walked by and cheerily greeted us with "Good morning, gentlemen!" upon his departure one would turn to the other and ask, "Now, just what do you suppose he meant by that?" So, Lisa, let's hang in there, keep our writing squarely on the lines, and pity those who vainly attempt to read between them :-) --Hank | ||||||
4 | Where's the StudyBibleForum? | Bible general Archive 1 | LisaMarie | 24737 | ||
Ah HA! Well, thank you for enlightening me, Brother Hank! Much appreciated. I'm glad I missed that conversation entirely. What's that you say? You're allergic to plum pudding? Oh too bad! Be well, Lisa, Jesus Freak |
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