Subject: Genesis Creation, a practical example? |
Bible Note: Dear Sir, Blessings to you in Jesus' name! I really do agree with your intentions, and in a perfect forum they would be effective! :-) Friend, I think it boils down to: If all of the participants were to adhere to common sense and common courtesy, took care to maintain Christian dignity (not human pride), gave due respect to others, stuck to the point, made clear comments, and used lucid Scripture references, we would need no 'universal rules,' because the Bible already champions truth. Rules are necessary where sin reigns. (which, of course, we don't have to deal with on a Bible forum, right? :-)) I simply prefer the less rules and less sin. The Holy Spirit will lead us to all truth is we allow Him. After saying this, I really do appreciate your earnest desire to take this motley crew to a higher plane. I just don't think that organizing things will accomplish it. It only takes a few 'unruly' persons to bring out the worst in us all. :-) I like "literal until proven figurative!" This has always been my motto. Plain and simple meaning first, and trusting the Lord in the areas that He has chosen not to speak. The figurative is all to often made prey to human emotions and whim. Peace, my brother, in Christ Jesus, charis |