Originally Posted by antlers
Originally Posted by 4ager
...vague or contradictory passages,...

There's lots of those in The Bible that we have.

There are essential beliefs, and non-essential beliefs. And recognizing some liberty in the non-essential beliefs just makes sense. Allowing people the personal freedom to have varying interpretations on theological issues that are not clearly presented in Scripture is certainly reasonable.


I used to see things that certainly appeared to be contradictions that i thought on for years before i understood the meanings of some of those things or had them explained to me by others He had deemed more deserving who He had enlightened.

I cant now seem to find any contradictions.


The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time by the blood of patriots and tyrants.

If being stupid allows me to believe in Him, I'd wish to be a retard. Eisenhower and G Washington should be good company.