> I am sorry that you think I have nothing to add to the discussion in your
> private message you attempted to ridicule me for my encouraging words to
> a fellow who I agreed with. I do not have phd but then again neither did
> Jesus Christ.
>
> Maybe Solomon is more your equal than am I:
>
> These six things doth the Lord hate; yea, seven are an abomination unto him:
>
> A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An
> heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that are swift in running
> to mischief, A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth
> discord among brethren.
>
> Proverbs 6:16-19
>
> I will pray for you.
>
> Randy
Dear Randy,
I am sorry too. Sorry that you decided to make your post public, forcing
me to defend myself publicly. And I am sorry that I hurt your feelings.
But return to the original post and my
comment and you'll have to admit that you did not contribute anything
substantive to the debate--that was my only point. The reflector is
exactly that--a place of reflection where one's comments are open to
public scrutiny. And if you can't take that scrutiny, then maybe you
shouldn't participate.
Regarding your post today--thanks. Very good verses.
Regarding phd degrees, they seem to pose a greater self-image challenge to
those who don't have them than those who hold them. One's self-image and
inherent value rests in Jesus Christ's love for us, not pieces of
parchment on a wall. However, the phd represents a lot of work,
discipline and commitment. It makes one an expert in one's area of study.
And there is nothing more irritating to a phd than seeing an amateur
pontificate nonsense in one's area of specialty (and, of course, I am not
referring to you) . . . in particular when that amateur doesn't even grasp
the basic methodological principles of the discipline.
And thanks for the prayers.
Regards,
Denis
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