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Originally Posted by least
I wish this forum can have a section that discuss the bible and christian life, free from referring back to WL LCM, because this is what I need.
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There has been some discussion in that way. But even that is sometimes difficult because there is a tendency in all of us to defend our way rather than seeking the truth. We understand some things certain ways and like it. And we tend to bristle if someone suggests that it might be another way.
Just look at the Trinity thread. Even within those who do not agree with Lee and the LSM, there is diversity in understanding.
That is not necessarily a bad thing. Sometimes the best answer is to be open rather than closed. I've been getting a lot of flack about challenging everything. And probably deservedly so. My faith has not waivered, but I find that I read too many verses (or more correctly, larger passages) where there is always someone declaring that this bit means "X" and that piece means "Y." And I look at them and read the words, and wonder (out loud) "WHY?" Where did we read that? What overlay forced that meaning onto this verse?
We should at least start where we are. Not somewhere else. Understand what is written before presuming something not written, or written somewhere else.
Like Ohio says, there is a lot to your 5 "simple" questions. It will take some time to deal with them. And since they are not technically "testimony" or "introduction" we should probably take them to the main forum. Let you just introduce yourself here. And we will say "Hi" back in our own various ways.