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Igel

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3. You're free to believe that.

Reply to sinkingfeeling (Reply #1)

Tue Jun 30, 2020, 12:51 PM

Jun 2020

But forcing others to believe it is not only difficult, it's a bit of a no-no.

I figure that the instruction was clear and the consequences for not following it were fairly clearly presented.

But it avoids the whole Manichean-approach evil-OT-god/loving-NT-god crap.

I have to assume the dolt quoted wasn't a father or wasn't one that engaged in self-reflection and self-observation.

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