Alter, I didn't say I was incapable of understand or researching the scriptures. Trust me on this; and while doing so, drop the ego. I am enquiring after your belief, based on the assumption that your interpretation of the scriptures is correct. That in no way requires me to answer your questions, or research the validity of your claims. I am asking you to clarify your position, before I answer the questions. To give a bit more reasoning as to why I choose to debate this way; I have often observed Christians using loaded questions, in order to make the person answering look as though they are stupid. Furthermore, I don't generally debate scripture anymore for the very reasons you have given - I don't have enough knowledge on the subject. When I do; which I assure you is something this is guaranteed to happen, I will be happy to debate with you on a level playing field.
So here's where I'm at. On this very thread there are Christians who seem to be in disagreement over both the meaning and context of your questions. So, I do not think it is unreasonable for me, a non-Christian, to ask for clarification, when your own brethren don't seem to know what you're driving at. As for misleading religions. That is the problem I have with all religions. There are people who are simply incapable of understanding translations and context, due to a number of factors. These people, through no fault of their own, will hypothetically end up following the wrong path. In many cases, by trying to be faithful, they will fall short of the grace of God. That, to me, does not make a shred of sense.
So here's where I'm at. On this very thread there are Christians who seem to be in disagreement over both the meaning and context of your questions. So, I do not think it is unreasonable for me, a non-Christian, to ask for clarification, when your own brethren don't seem to know what you're driving at. As for misleading religions. That is the problem I have with all religions. There are people who are simply incapable of understanding translations and context, due to a number of factors. These people, through no fault of their own, will hypothetically end up following the wrong path. In many cases, by trying to be faithful, they will fall short of the grace of God. That, to me, does not make a shred of sense.
