Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-dukeAs much as I've tried to help you help yourself, you seem unable to get past the assumptions you make that aren't rooted in fact.
Yes, yes, but:
'Why are the words of Jesus somehow immune from the corruptions you happily identify in the rest of the Bible?'
Teach a man to fish and all that.
Seriously, take the time to actually run through the mind experiment I proposed on the "Belief in Ones Heart" thread. For someone who purports to be a therapist of some sort, you don't seem to understand yourself well at all.
Originally posted by @thinkofone'Why are the words of Jesus somehow immune from the corruptions you happily identify in the rest of the Bible?'
As much as I've tried to help you help yourself, you seem unable to get past the assumptions you make that aren't rooted in fact.
Teach a man to fish and all that.
Seriously, take the time to actually run through the mind experiment I proposed on the "Belief in Ones Heart" thread. For someone who purports to be a therapist of some sort, you don't seem to understand yourself well at all.
I can only conclude you don't have a confident answer...
Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-dukeI can only conclude you make assumptions that aren't rooted in fact, struggle to be able to make a distinction between what you presume and what is, and struggle to understand yourself.
'Why are the words of Jesus somehow immune from the corruptions you happily identify in the rest of the Bible?'
I can only conclude you don't have a confident answer...
Originally posted by @thinkofoneKindly provide the fact.
I can only conclude you make assumptions that aren't rooted in fact, struggle to be able to make a distinction between what you presume and what is, and struggle to understand yourself.
'Why are the words of Jesus somehow immune from the corruptions you happily identify in the rest of the Bible?'
Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-dukeEvidently you need to be spoon-fed. At some point you're going to have to develop the ability to feed yourself.
Kindly provide the fact.
'Why are the words of Jesus somehow immune from the corruptions you happily identify in the rest of the Bible?'
Cite any post where I asserted what you assume or anything like that.
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Originally posted by @thinkofoneThen clarify.
Evidently you need to be spoon-fed. At some point you're going to have to develop the ability to feed yourself.
Cite any post where I asserted what you assume or anything like that.
You have clearly stated 'by and large' you believe the words of Jesus. You have also on numerous occasions highlighted corruptions and contradictions in the rest of the Bible. This begs the question:
'Why are the words of Jesus somehow immune from the corruptions you happily identify in the rest of the Bible?'
Originally posted by @thinkofoneProgress!
Evidently you need to be spoon-fed. At some point you're going to have to develop the ability to feed yourself.
Cite any post where I asserted what you assume or anything like that.
Instead of deflecting legitimate questions by way of personal attacks, you’re now deflecting legitimate questions by asking questions of your own.
Do you think you’ll ever address the numerous questions from me, and statements from Jesus Christ in the Gospels, that expose your conclusions as incorrect and that refute your position? Should I re-post them?
Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-dukeThis is what I actually wrote on the "Belief in Ones Heart" thread:
Then clarify.
You have clearly stated 'by and large' you believe the words of Jesus. You have also on numerous occasions highlighted corruptions and contradictions in the rest of the Bible. This begs the question:
'Why are the words of Jesus somehow immune from the corruptions you happily identify in the rest of the Bible?'
<<Because by and large, the words attributed to Jesus while He walked the Earth are reasonably sound and reasonably coherent within themselves. What's more, much of what was attributed to Him is remarkably deep and quite profound. By and large, the gospel preached by Jesus during His ministry is Truth.
This is not true of the mythology and beliefs that the NT writers wrapped around them. At best, they merely echo His words. At worst, they deviate from His words and at times substantially so.
Many of the beliefs espoused by many Christians are antithetical to the gospel preached by Jesus during His ministry.>>
Does what I wrote assert what you assume or anything like that? Yes or No.
Originally posted by @thinkofone'By and large, the gospel preached by Jesus during His ministry is Truth.'
This is what I actually wrote on the "Belief in Ones Heart" thread:
<<Because by and large, the words attributed to Jesus while He walked the Earth are reasonably sound and reasonably coherent within themselves. What's more, much of what was attributed to Him is remarkably deep and quite profound. By and large, the gospel preached by Jesus during His mi ...[text shortened]... ng His ministry.>>
Does what I wrote assert what you assume or anything like that? Yes or No.
Based on what evidence?
Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-dukeDoes what I wrote assert what you assume or anything like that? Yes or No.
'By and large, the gospel preached by Jesus during His ministry is Truth.'
Based on what evidence?
Originally posted by @thinkofoneYes.
Does what I wrote assert what you assume or anything like that? Yes or No.
In your own time sir, the OP asks:
'Why are the words of Jesus somehow immune from the corruptions you happily identify in the rest of the Bible?'