Posted by Fallen4MyT on January 13, 2005, at 17:10:35
In reply to Re: examples for the faith board » Dr. Bob, posted by Angel Girl on January 13, 2005, at 8:22:25
AG be ready its such a fine fine line I am curious as to what he has to say cause I see zero wrong with your statements that IS what Christians think..believe....by definition one who belives in Jesus Christ is a Christian :)
> Dr Bob
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> This is my original statement that you deemed problematic but I feel should be acceptable.
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> As a Christian, I believe that salvation can only be obtained through Jesus Christ
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> Can you please tell me what is problematic about it. I am only stating that I am a Christian and that as such, that is what *I* believe. In no way am I putting others down for their own beliefs or telling them that they have to believe the same. What others belief is up to them.
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> I also would see no problem in writing:
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> Christians believe that salvation can only be obtained through Jesus Christ.
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> Please explain to me where there is anything wrong in my 2 above samples.
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> AG
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> > Why would "as a Christian" imply "my"? Is there a downside to being explicit?
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> > Bob
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