From: Walter Hicks (wallyshoes@mindspring.com)
Date: Wed Oct 09 2002 - 00:31:55 EDT
It disappoints me greatly to see politics thrown around as a
discussion point on
this list. The growing acrimony is a direct proof of what a horrible idea that
is. This is supposed to be about science and Christianity, not a
political forum.
In my mind the Christian focus is:
1.) To ìspread the wordî about Jesus Christ. To assist others in coming to know
him as their personal saviour and Lord.
2.) To love one another, respect one another and support one another.
To develop
a local community of believers.
3.) To serve all human beings by being a servant ñ following the example of
Jesus.
When people want to introduce politics into religion it is generally
so that they
can claim that Christianity supports their political viewpoint
(whichever one it
is).
Jesus does not support gun control
Jesus does not oppose gun control
Jesus does not care about gun control
Jesus does care about what I listed above.
I think it would be a good idea to drop this thread and any further discussion
about politics.
Sincerely,
Walt
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Walt Hicks <wallyshoes@mindspring.com>
In any consistent theory, there must
exist true but not provable statements.
(Godel's Theorem)
You can only find the truth with logic
If you have already found the truth
without it. (G.K. Chesterton)
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