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To: Grainne who wrote (14247)	4/19/1998 10:48:00 AM
From: PROLIFE	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 39621

Yes, >>I frankly believe that whatever examples Jesus gave to the world, they have been lost on many people<< I agree. >>most specifically those who use his words to divide and judge. << this is what the world sees, when someone uses the bible, the world says JUDGING JUDGING!! The Word convicts, not the one who spreads the good news. >>There are many versions of the Bible, and a multitude of ways to interpret them. You can find something in the Bible to prove almost anything under the sun<< The Holy Spirit will make sure that a true seeker and follower will get the "right" message IMO. >>The reason I quote urls is that there is a lot of very interesting and thought-provoking content on the internet. I like to throw ideas out to discuss, and might provide three urls that say different things because I think it is fun to discuss the ideas entertained therein. I am not afraid of contradiction or exploring provocative subjects.<< thats fine, if that is the route you have chosen. JUST DON"T get all uptight when others CHOOSE to use the Holy Bible instead of urls. >>surely you should be able to discuss what your beliefs are without constantly quoting the Bible when someone says something with which you disagree.<< If I tell you something, and it is from the Holy Spirit, what is wrong with "quoting it". That is what we are called to do. If I just gave you a url, you would not look at it. Besides as another poster said, its not lke we are using up trees to do this. >>Much of the Bible quoting around here seems to be a way of arming yourself against "Satan", a concept which I find pretty amusing.<< YES YES, exactly right!! It is to arm ourselves. Exactly what we are told to do.( EPHESIANS 6:10-18) (Eph 6:10 KJV) Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. (Eph 6:11 KJV) Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. (Eph 6:12 KJV) For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. (Eph 6:13 KJV) Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. (Eph 6:14 KJV) Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; (Eph 6:15 KJV) And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; (Eph 6:16 KJV) Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. (Eph 6:17 KJV) And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: (Eph 6:18 KJV) Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; Rest assured, THAT is EXACTLY why we use the Holy Bible.Not as a "thumper" to thump others, but satan. >>If you looked at who quotes the Bible the most here, you would have to conclude that the Bible was a book of pure evil!!<< Really? Shalom is evil? What is evil is that satan does not WANT the Holy Bible quoted, because he is aware that it convicts.... >> People have become lost in words that are two thousand years old, << No, to those that become LOST in the word, it is "new every morning" because GREAT is His Faithfulness. >>and have caused enormous amounts of pain for a very long time on earth.<< MEN DO THIS, but for earthly gain, not God. He has no use for earthly gain as it is all His anyway. >>There is an enormous debate among theologians about what of Jesus' real words are even in the Bible.<< Let them debate. I am assured that Christ came, lived, died for me, was raised,and lives again at the right hand of God,Praise Him!!!!!!