(August 16, 2016 at 3:33 pm)SteveII Wrote:(August 16, 2016 at 3:25 pm)Crossless1 Wrote: Why not? It's a game everyone can play.
I think narrators are able to fashion their materials in such a way as to convey lessons within various contexts, 'prove' points, and suggest theological significance. Of course, my opinion is actually grounded in what we know about human narrators. No credulity required.
Still waiting for some evidence of a conspiracy/fraud/less than honest account...
In the meantime, I am going to accept the accounts/facts/period analysis as it was originally written. I have no reason to believe this group of people lied or were confused--especially since my belief in God is properly basic!!
Just remember, Steve...by properly basic standards, my belief in the flying purple people eater is JUST as rational as your belief in God! And I have evidence: special revelation! [emoji1]
Nay_Sayer: “Nothing is impossible if you dream big enough, or in this case, nothing is impossible if you use a barrel of KY Jelly and a miniature horse.”
Wiser words were never spoken.
Wiser words were never spoken.