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To: Sam Ferguson who wrote (15852)	5/17/1998 8:09:00 PM
From: Ann Corrigan	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 39621

Hi Sam, Here's my opinion of how the bible came to pass<ggg> Noticed in the last few posts some references to excerpts in the bible that seemingly were lifted from other ancient books. Bet the bible as we know it, is a compilation of writings. Some religious leader decided to gather bits & pieces into one volume. This would explain the inconsistencies. Some of the writers were sensible, well-meaning people. Others were dogma stuffed holier-than-thous.(we know the type:o) Evidently, some were trying to rationalize and/or justify there abuse of women. Anyway, nothing productive comes from ruminating over its passages. That's just a waste of precious time. Better for one & all get out there & try to make a difference in this world. take care, Ann

To: Sam Ferguson who wrote (15852)	5/17/1998 8:24:00 PM
From: DLL	Respond to of 39621

Dear Sam; What is your motivation for all these posts. If I accept everything you say, we are simply misguided and will be corrected eventually after much recycling. I would be happy to have a discussion with you if you would exhibit the least bit of love or concern for your fellow man. The Christian world view dictates that I try to reason with you from the scriptures. If we could take your objections one at a time, I would be happy to speak with you about it. I believe in my heart that you are mistaken, that this error will cost you your soul and my motive is love to save you much grief. If I am wrong, it does not change my motive does it? You are bitter toward our point of view. Why? I asked you to list your favorite objection. You simply blow smoke cutting and pasting, and I simply hit next. If you would honestly, and with love in your heart show me your most convincing objection, I would welcome a chance to speak with you. If you honestly felt the Bible was destructive, this would be easy and from my point of view and act of love. If you could show me any error in the Bible, I would thank you. Let's stop all the bitterness, and reason with each other from the scripture. Is it live and let live, or is there some reason I should adopt your position. You seem confused. Again I ask what is your motive? My heart breaks for you, and I will continue to pray for you in Yeshua's Love - DLL