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Originally posted by Yorick:
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Originally posted by Timber Loftis:
Yorick, I quote the opinions of others, but you simply post bible quotes at length. Difference?
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We're talking about opinions about the bible. Opinions about a concrete source.
Mine are from first hand knowledge of this source - an understanding through regular reading of the bible. Yours are from others opinions on the work, rather than from your own in-depth analysis of it.
That is the difference. [/QUOTE]It is a difference -- but one that does not matter from my point of view. Why I should let your view become "absolute truth" when there are other learned disagreeing views out there is beyond me. Both are educated opinions.
I didn't say I had an educated opinion. I stated a bit of what I'd learned. Yes, I had two semesters of religion a decade ago, but I'm not representing I know the book like you do. Nevertheless, why don't you just admit that there are other views, other views with good backing and arguments, and that yours is not a verifiable absolute truth regarding the text. It's like the Balrog wings in Tolkein -- there is no 100% answer, as both camps have good points.
As for my "King James" quote, it was a quip, an off-the-cuff comment. I could give a s**t less what version you're quoting -- I just know I've had enough of it and that I can't see you making any points you haven't already.