Posted by gardenergirl on October 4, 2006, at 7:14:11
In reply to Re: Life is a gray area » gardenergirl, posted by Michael83 on October 4, 2006, at 2:59:09
> I'm sorry that you do not understand what I'm trying to say.
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> It's obvious you believe the Christian doctrine.Please don't jump to conclusions about me.
> I've been in those shoes. It's hard to understand the things I'm saying when you're under that influence. It's not your fault.
Well that's certainly generous of you. I'd say I feel put down by that statement, but really all I can do is chuckle and shake my head. I was in my early 20's once. I remember thinking I knew a great deal about life and about others. At 40, I realize that 20 year old me had a great deal more to learn. I was earnest and idealistic. Well-meaning. But clueless. I'm less clueless now, but at 40, I look forward to continuing to learn more about life. I expect that at 60, I'll look back at 40 year old me and have a loving chuckle.
> The point is, it is forcing. I don't for a second question whether or not I'm right on this issue. I am. I am just questioning the justice behind it.
I do question it. Please read again what I wrote: >
> So if the ruler of the universe tells you to believe in something or face eternal punishment, that's not forcing?Isn't that still a choice?
As you set out the options: A) Believe in something. B) Face eternal punishment. Ya got options as you yourself lay it out.
And frankly, if you believe that you will face eternal punishment for "not believing", I would suggest that you really DO believe at least part of the doctrine. Otherwise, you wouldn't be at all concerned about eternal punishment, because you wouldn't believe it exists.
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