[Faith_Machine]

Re: Call no man father?

Dear Tombstone,

You'll notice Catholic priests are addressed as "father."


The Bible is telling you not to have anything to do with Catholics.


Hope this helps.

[tomdstone]

Re: Call no man father?

Dear Tombstone,

You'll notice Catholic priests are addressed as "father."


The Bible is telling you not to have anything to do with Catholics.


Hope this helps.

I don't see how you can take "Call no man father" literally in view of the fact that in Scripture, some men are called father:1 John 2:13–14

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[tomdstone]

Re: Call no man father?

Are you flush with money and ready to support God's work? Do fill us in, Tom.

I have a small amount of money saved up. Where would I send a contribution? Do you accept PayPal or credit cards?

[Thomas Taylor]

Re: Call no man father?

I don't see how you can take "Call no man father" literally in view of the fact that in Scripture, some men are called father:1 John 2:13–14

Miss Stone,


Read this please:


13 I write vnto you, fathers, because yee haue knowen him that is from the beginning. I write vnto you, young men, because you haue ouercome the wicked one. I write vnto you, little children, because yee haue knowen the Father.
14 I haue written vnto you, fathers, because ye haue knowen him that is from the beginning. I haue written vnto you, young men, because yee are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and yee haue ouercome the wicked one



As you are, by this time, already aware John was only writing down what he was told to by God. God is writing to the fathers of countless children all over the world telling them to live His Word and to pass His Word onto their young men so that if they Believe then they shall overcome the Devil. It's all very clear right there in front of your very eyes.


Be careful, heathen, a post pasted is a post you wasted.

[Basilissa]

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I have a small amount of money saved up. Where would I send a contribution? Do you accept PayPal or credit cards?

Dear,

while your enthusiasm is deeply appreciated, our church does not accept money without knowing where it's been first. Our Department of Faith hasn't finished doing its background check on you yet, and it may still take a while. You cannot buy your way into God's favorite church!

In the meantime, you are encouraged to post wisely.

[tomdstone]

Re: Call no man father?

Be careful, heathen, a post pasted is a post you wasted.

I disagree. I don't think that it is a waste to post a reference to 1 John 2:13–14IMHO, it is not a waste to discuss any passage in Holy Scripture.

[Faith_Machine]

Re: Call no man father?

I don't see how you can take "Call no man father" literally in view of the fact that in Scripture, some men are called father:1 John 2:13–14

Asked and answered!

Kindly refer to Mary Etheldreda's response to your question. As sister Etheldreda so succinctly put it, scripture is God-breathed. You are not.

Therefore, scripture can do things you can't. Like refer to a man as "father."

Also, there is a difference between making the factual assertion that a man happens to be a father, vs. addressing him by the honorific title of "father."


Perhaps you might be able to grasp that difference, and how it pertains to this conversation?

[tomdstone]

Re: Call no man father?

Also, there is a difference between making the factual assertion that a man happens to be a father, vs. addressing him by the honorific title of "father."


Perhaps you might be able to grasp that difference, and how it pertains to this conversation?

I can grasp the difference, but I don't see how it pertains to this conversation about the Biblical passage because the Bible says: Call no man father. I don't see where the Bible makes any distinction between the two. That is why I would not agree that every passage in the Bible must be taken literally. IMHO, Biblical passages should be taken in context and with proper reflection.

[Faith_Machine]

Re: Call no man father?

All the more reason for you to read the Bible, and seek to better understand the context of that verse.

I'm glad we're reading off the same page, brother!


Say, if you'd like to talk about the Bible with me, perhaps we could Skype some time?

[tomdstone]

Re: Call no man father?

Scripture...

This post is for
Mary Etheldreda
I don't see how to contact you by private message so I must use this alternative. I got a message from you indicating that you are giving me a citation and an infraction for being vexatious. Further, you say that unless I apologize, I will lose my posting privileges and be banned. Well, at a certain point, a person has to take a stand for what is right. I stand by what I wrote and believe it to be completely correct and without error and so I certainly will not apologize to you or to anyone else for something like that.

[Thomas Taylor]

Re: Call no man father?

I don't see how to contact you by private message so I must use this alternative. I got a message from you indicating that you are giving me a citation and an infraction for being vexatious. Further, you say that unless I apologize, I will lose my posting privileges and be banned. Well, at a certain point, a person has to take a stand for what is right. I stand by what I wrote and believe it to be completely correct and without error and so I certainly will not apologize for something like that.

What? Has someone dared to give you a good telling off? Shame, poor little one. Suck it up and get with the program boy. Take good advice from the admin when you get it.


I still pray you will see the Light and learn that you can be loved.


YIC
TT

[tomdstone]

Re: Call no man father?

Suck it up and get with the program boy.

No. I have made a decision and I won't back down.

[Didymus Much]

Re: Call no man father?

No. I have made a decision and I won't back down.