Official debate with local pastor.

[Minimalist]

I didn't mean to imply that they were the same individuals.

Oops. See why I hate multi-quotes? I thought I was answering that idiot G-C. Sorry about that.

That's the kind of silly shit he's always saying.

You have identified another good example of gospel anachronism. Much like the idiotic story in which "Luke" has citizens of "Nazareth" the realm of Herod Antipas journey to "Bethlehem" ( in the Roman controlled prefecture of Judaea to participate in a census.

There is a saying in ancient writings that they tell us more about the times of the author than they do about the times of the people they pretend to be describing.

[Abracadabra]

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I didn't mean to imply that they were the same individuals.

Oops. See why I hate multi-quotes? I thought I was answering that idiot G-C. Sorry about that.

That's the kind of silly shit he's always saying.

You have identified another good example of gospel anachronism. Much like the idiotic story in which "Luke" has citizens of "Nazareth" the realm of Herod Antipas journey to "Bethlehem" ( in the Roman controlled prefecture of Judaea to participate in a census.

There is a saying in ancient writings that they tell us more about the times of the author than they do about the times of the people they pretend to be describing.

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It's quite alright. You gave me an opportunity to expound on my position.

Nothing wrong with that.