(February 4, 2013 at 9:50 pm)justin Wrote: well if i was trying to grasp a christians logical understanding of their god(as relates to this story for example) what would it matter about my understanding of god? i mean the bible is how you define christianity right? so in reading it and asking questions about it would that imply that because our understanding are so different i develop a better understanding over the contradiction from a christians perspective that would make sense as to clear all or at least some of the confusion? while i may express frustration while doing this the fact that i do it is out of intention to give the other side to the story as to come to a conclusion that has considered both sides. therefore being open minded.......
First you must determine if the "Christian" you are speaking to believes that the Bible is "infallible" or "inerrant".
This Christian (me), can conscientiously reject anything that isn't good. What's worse for "them", is that I can back up that position with scripture...
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