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Originally posted by avalanchethecatThe Holy Bible clearly uses the words for "He" and does not
That is a facile statement and untrue. If your ideology does reflect the truth, the gender bias is clearly stated.
leave it up for grabs. I do not have any gender bias at all.
If it had said "She" instead of "He", I would of said "She".
But it repeatedly says "He" so I tell the truth when I say
"the Father and the Son". It does not mention a "mother"
or a "daughter"in the Godhead. So there is no need to
question the gender at all. What evidence do you have that
Jesus was not the son of Mary, but instead, the daughter of
Mary? Or what would make you even suggest it and think
it was reasonable?
Originally posted by RJHindsThat Jesus appeared as a male is an "accident" in the philosophical sense of accident: it was a nonessential attribute or characteristic.
I just explained that to you.
THE SON IS BOTH GOD AND MAN!
As for God,
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370 In no way is God in man's image. He is neither man nor woman. God is pure spirit in which there is no place for the difference between the sexes. But the respective "perfections" of man and woman reflect something of the infinite perfection of God: those of a mother and those of a father and husband.241
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The above quote repeats the error of referring to God as "he." Instead, there should be no pronoun substituted for the word "God." Also, "wife" is not mentioned because it is not mentioned in the scriptural references at ref 241. As detailed below, certain characteristics of the perfect mother, father, husband, and genderless parent are stated as ways to reflect on the perfections of of God in those scriptures.
Ref 241:
Cf. Isa 49:14-15;
14 Yet Jerusalem[a] says, “The Lord has deserted us;
the Lord has forgotten us.”
15 “Never! Can a mother forget her nursing child?
Can she feel no love for the child she has borne?
But even if that were possible,
I would not forget you!
Isa 66:13;
As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted over Jerusalem."
Ps 131:2-3;
2Surely I have composed and quieted my soul;
Like a weaned child rests against his mother,
My soul is like a weaned child within me.
Hos 11:1-4
When Israel was a child, I loved him,
and out of Egypt I called my son.
The more I called them,
the more they went from me;
they kept sacrificing to the Baals,
and offering incense to idols.
Yet it was I who taught Ephraim to walk,
I took them up in my arms;
but they did not know that I healed them.
I led them with cords of human kindness,
with bands of love.
I was to them like those
who lift infants to their cheeks.
I bent down to them and fed them.
Jer 3:4-19.
Too long to quote, God as Father/Husband
http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p1s2c1p6.htm
Originally posted by JS357After reading this post I can see that you are beyond hope.
That Jesus appeared as a male is an "accident" in the philosophical sense of accident: it was a nonessential attribute or characteristic.
As for God,
Quote:
370 In no way is God in man's image. He is neither man nor woman. God is pure spirit in which there is no place for the difference between the sexes. But the respective "perfections" of man and w ...[text shortened]... o long to quote, God as Father/Husband
http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p1s2c1p6.htm
By the way I am not Catholic. I disagree with the Catholics
on a number of issues. I leave you to your delusions.
Originally posted by RJHindsThe Holy Bible clearly uses the words for "He" and does not
The Holy Bible clearly uses the words for "He" and does not
leave it up for grabs. I do not have any gender bias at all.
If it had said "She" instead of "He", I would of said "She".
But it repeatedly says "He" so I tell the truth when I say
"the Father and the Son". It does not mention a "mother"
or a "daughter"in the Godhead. So there is no need to ...[text shortened]... of
Mary? Or what would make you even suggest it and think
it was reasonable?
leave it up for grabs.
It does indeed. This is what I was referring to when I used the phrase 'explicit gender bias'. Whether or not it reflects the truth is irrelevant.
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Originally posted by avalanchethecatdid not want to hijack this thread, started a new one.
[b]The Holy Bible clearly uses the words for "He" and does not
leave it up for grabs.
It does indeed. This is what I was referring to when I used the phrase 'explicit gender bias'. Whether or not it reflects the truth is irrelevant.[/b]
Originally posted by daisychainsawConcentrate!!!
i find i belive properly very few things, especially in terms of spirityuallity the way I see it I want to keep it that way because imi never closed of to ideas because i cant seem to decide what i belive in. it can be a bit annoying not being able to cling to anything and say :this is real i belive in it, but i think its a beteter state of mind;confus ...[text shortened]... beyond possibility and that mabey, somehow there is and i wont ever say anyhting definititively.
(And relax🙂 )
KNOW that your life is yours.
Come check out my haven with your buddie(s) when you get here.
glad to see my bad spelling is not only limited to me...
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Originally posted by RJHindsThat's not necessarily true. There can always be gender bias in stating the truth. For instance, I will say that the female body is more beautiful than the male body, in general. That is a true statement, and even most women not physically attracted to women will agree. But it is also a gender bias.
There is no gender bias in stating the truth.
Originally posted by daisychainsawYes, they/he do(es). They will talk around it. They'll give you literal and metaphorical interpretations, but yes. They think god is male.
man though, really? you reckon god is a man?
God is the great Yoni, waiting like a parent with open arms for it's beloved. It's female, if anything.
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Originally posted by karoly aczelWell what exactly does it mean to be male or female?
Yes, they/he do(es). They will talk around it. They'll give you literal and metaphorical interpretations, but yes. They think god is male.
God is the great Yoni, waiting like a parent with open arms for it's beloved. It's female, if anything.
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Originally posted by JS357You apparently don't understand any of those verses to be quoting
That Jesus appeared as a male is an "accident" in the philosophical sense of accident: it was a nonessential attribute or characteristic.
As for God,
Quote:
370 In no way is God in man's image. He is neither man nor woman. God is pure spirit in which there is no place for the difference between the sexes. But the respective "perfections" of man and w o long to quote, God as Father/Husband
http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p1s2c1p6.htm
them in support of your position. This is ridiculous.
P.S. You missed Jesus's quote about the mother hen.
Originally posted by KunsooI think it's one of those common sense meanings that is best left to our common senses.
Well what exactly does it mean to be male or female?
You could be a bit more specific, but if you are asking what it means to be a male human or a female human, then just check between the legs. That usually gives you a pretty good idea.