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PecosGeorge Member (Idle past 6903 days) Posts: 863 From: Texas Joined: |
quote: A discussion becomes circular when the question asked has been answered, often several times. I call it the 'yeah-but' game, regardless of what is being said in response, 'yeah-but' rears his ugly butt, and the answers are refused one after the other. Or, bait and switch is another method, manipulating the conversation and backing the manipulatee into a corner, gleefully enjoying success, when success is claimed. It is a form of dishonesty I loathe. Badgering the witness, in this case the witness for the Christ. I will not participate. I expect someone to say 'I don't believe what you said, or in your case 'I understand what you said, but don't agree', and let it be. But that does not feed the ego, the delight felt when beating someone to death with words.So far I have seen this from just three people, I say 'just' with a glad heart, the 'gangupmanship' can reach major proportions. I'll give you the best answer I have for the best question you have, don't dishonor that agreement. Thanks, Jar, see ya later.........remember, Aslan is the only lion, 'old man' (LOL) and Arie gur Yehuda means 'Lion of the Tribe of Judah', perhaps you know already. Pascal's Wager......nice try.
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PecosGeorge Member (Idle past 6903 days) Posts: 863 From: Texas Joined: |
quote: "Prudentia, sapientia, intelligentia, mens, cogitatio, discretio, id quod Spiritus sapit," "The wisdom, the understanding, the mind, the thought or contrivance, the discretion of the Spirit, that which the Spirit savoureth," .is to be spiritually minded. The difference is stated in Romans 8:6For to be carnally minded [is] death; but to be spiritually minded [is] life and peace. The not-spiritually minded cannot understand the things of the Spirit, or biblical things, and should not be asked to do so.1 Corinthians 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. 1 Corinthians 1:23But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness; The not-spiritually minded sees spiritual matters as foolishness and, indeed, must. His thought processes dictate it to be so. Therefore, any and all answers given, are rejected and must be rejected, they are foolishness to him. To ask why does he not understand what I have just said, is also foolishness and an injustice. To answer questions of a spiritual nature is a waste of time, and we go round and round, and at the end of it all, still no understanding, because there cannot be. My responses are designed as a courtesy, more for the silent bystander than for the active questioner, and stopped when this purpose has been served.
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PecosGeorge Member (Idle past 6903 days) Posts: 863 From: Texas Joined: |
quote: I have shown from scripture that what is scriptural is foolishness to those of a not-spiritual mind. It means that scripture is foolishness to those who are not of a spiritual mind. I have not said you are foolish, I have not said anyone is foolish, I have said that there are those who are not spiritually minded to understand or accept scripture (at its word), and that requires a spiritual mind, not nature.
quote: I have never debated except to a certain level or extent. If that means, to you, that I am saying I never meant to debate, that is what it means to you. You are only claiming that you know what I'm claiming. What is the difference between spiritually-minded and a spiritual nature? VAST. Everyone has a spiritual nature, not everyone is spiritually-minded. Now tell me, John 3:16, for God so loved the world, he gave his only-begotten son, that whosever believes in him, should have eternal life........what does it mean? It also says that the things of the world are enmity against God. Reconcile the two.
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PecosGeorge Member (Idle past 6903 days) Posts: 863 From: Texas Joined: |
quote: That's very nice and a great story. What do you care how I take the scriptures, what do you really care. What business is it of yours? Any? Some? None?
quote: What reason do I have to question my way of believing? What reason do you have to question yours? A dead end because I am not capable of questioning my literal belief?Declare it circular or foolish? That makes no sense to me, which is a good thing. Pascal's Wager......nice try.
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PecosGeorge Member (Idle past 6903 days) Posts: 863 From: Texas Joined: |
quote: Not on your life and never on your terms or anyone else's.But good for a haha!
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PecosGeorge Member (Idle past 6903 days) Posts: 863 From: Texas Joined: |
quote: ROFLI hope your delusions of grandeur are not too painful. Now, may the Sun of Righteousness rise upon you with healing in his wings. God bless you real good.
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PecosGeorge Member (Idle past 6903 days) Posts: 863 From: Texas Joined: |
[quote]I was pointing out PG's refusal to discuss his beliefs when requested and that it is bad for an individual to fail to critically consider their beliefs. I stand by my position and reaffirm that it was something that needed to be said to PG. It was in no way an "ambush"
Pascal's Wager......nice try.
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PecosGeorge Member (Idle past 6903 days) Posts: 863 From: Texas Joined: |
[quote]I was pointing out PG's refusal to discuss his beliefs when requested and that it is bad for an individual to fail to critically consider their beliefs. I stand by my position and reaffirm that it was something that needed to be said to PG. It was in no way an "ambush"
I changed my mind about a reply to this. It isn't worth it.
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PecosGeorge Member (Idle past 6903 days) Posts: 863 From: Texas Joined: |
quote: I have clearly stated and so from scripture why, at a certain point, I decline to continue in 'discussion'. That is because, in my opinion, continuing is no longer profitable and has nothing to do with cocoons, but prudence and a deep respect for the Word of God.Discussing scripture is not for slugfests, it is a holy matter, and must be approached with respect. If this is not acceptable to you, please indicate that it is not, and invite me to leave this forum Pascal's Wager......nice try.
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