From: Joerg on
Archimedes' Lever wrote:
> On Tue, 15 Jun 2010 08:52:05 -0700, Joerg <invalid(a)invalid.invalid>
> wrote:
>
>> I truly wish that all denominations that add to the bible or interpret
>> something different into it would stop doing so. The bible clearly says
>> that everyone has a chance if they are only willing.
>
>
> It also says that "the blind shall not see."
>
> It does not say will not. It says SHALL NOT!
>
> And it was not just anybody that said it.
>

Best to quote the passage, where it is, so one can look it up and read
the whole chapter which is often very important to do. To see it in
context. I don't know which translation you are using but that might
refer to where Jesus talks about His return. When the people who refused
his teachings ("blind" to his teachings) will not "see" what they've got
coming at them.


> Essentially, what you are made of is what will define you, and
> therefore the likelihood that an evil fucker will repent is pretty low...
> hence "shall not".
>

Ahm, I doubt that's what it means :-)


> I have doubts that Dahmer's repentance was sincere, and despite him
> being murdered, I doubt we'll be seeing him in the hereafter.
>
> But hey... what do I know?


Correct. It's not up to us to judge people. Which is another reason why
I refrain from name-calling.

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From: Mr.Eko on
On Tue, 15 Jun 2010 11:29:22 -0700, Joerg <invalid(a)invalid.invalid>
wrote:

>Best to quote the passage, where it is, so one can look it up and read
>the whole chapter which is often very important to do.

Actually, your lack of familiarity with it is quite a tell.
From: Joerg on
Mr.Eko wrote:
> On Tue, 15 Jun 2010 11:29:22 -0700, Joerg <invalid(a)invalid.invalid>
> wrote:
>
>> Best to quote the passage, where it is, so one can look it up and read
>> the whole chapter which is often very important to do.
>
> Actually, your lack of familiarity with it is quite a tell.


Then please quote the respective bible passage, with source, as is
customary.

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From: Joerg on
Mr.Eko wrote:
> On Tue, 15 Jun 2010 11:29:22 -0700, Joerg <invalid(a)invalid.invalid>
> wrote:
>
>> Best to quote the passage, where it is, so one can look it up and read
>> the whole chapter which is often very important to do.
>
> Actually, your lack of familiarity with it is quite a tell.


Still waiting for that quote ...

Hint: I don't think it can be found in the NIV translation :-)

And no, I didn't say you made it up, but you should cite properly here.
Book, chapter and phrase, like usual.

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