Discussion»Statements»Rosie's Corner» An Answermug friend mentioned the canard about "respecting all opinions". Not that he does but that's what is floating out there. DO YOU?
“Is it not stored up with me, sealed up in my vaults? Vengeance and retribution belong to me. In time their foot will slip, for their day of disaster is near, and their doom is coming quickly.”
Edit: And there is some suggestion that while we live as a human being, God treats us with both justice and mercy.
But when we die, He treats us (primarily) with His justice---and plants the flag of truth into our souls.
Truth exists and is the proper object of study.
And it is our obligation to search for it.
In the meantime, I think it prudent to avoid wearing those slippery leather soles on one's shoes while posting opinions.
This post was edited by tom jackson at September 4, 2020 2:03 AM MDT
Your quote refers to His treatment of living human beings---not souls after what we refer to as death.
I also recognized that you also gave another opinion that may well not be in light with a number of respected theologians.
A group of blind people describing an elephant in words totally miss the essence of what an elephant is. We have a lot of blind people (those who interpret the bible without seeking the help of the Holy Spirit as they read) who try to describe reality.
It's sort of like not realizing the inherently predictive value of what is sometimes referred to as "not mattering" in forecasting what an individual person may do in the future.
Some opinions are just plain inaccurate, just like some bible interpretations are just plain wrong.
CS Lewis opines that far from being given free range for our talents in the afterlife, we may have to work to be forgiven for misleading our fellow human beings with our ignorance.
I do not recall ever discussing the Bible with you at all? So you will have to let me know what you recognized.
I personally do not care what someone opines about. I care about what the Bible says so unless CS Lewis has scripture to back up anything he says....it means nothing to me.
Well, I certainly understand your reaction to CS Lewis---I have a similar reaction to what you suggest is meaningful..
Of course, Lewis died in 1963 and to know what he thinks one has to understand why what he opines cannot be determined without actively seeking and reading his books.
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