Re: Vernon claims the moral high ground.

> > So I suggest that you (and others) who reject the biblical account of
> > creation and of earth history (having, in effect, already judged God,
> and found him wanting) are being tested by these 'wonders in the heavens'.
> >>
>
> This is an example of "claiming the moral high ground," a tactic used by
> so many fundamentalists.
>
> It is disgusting. It is, itself, morally bankrupt. It portrays its author
> of being, at best, naive, at worst, dishonest.
>
> Burgy
>

Burgy,

I agree that Vernon should not have made that accusation of people on the
list "rejecting the biblical account of creation" when in fact all they
reject is his interpretation of it.

But I would ask, when you make condemnatory statements like "it is
disgusting", "morally bankrupt" etc, are you not also "claiming the moral
high ground"? Are you not saying, "of course I'm above those disgraceful
tactics" ?

I always think the teachings of Christ are fascinating because they often
cut both ways. Consider, for instance the pharisee and the publican. The
pharisee says "I'm glad I'm not like that publican", and how many of us
reading it say to ourselves "I'm glad I'm not like that pharisee. Lord, I'm
glad that you've made me humble", thereby falling into the same trap?

You and Vernon will never get anywhere with each other if you just condemn
each other. (This goes for both of you). What's wrong with something like
"Hey, Vernon, I'm really upset by what you say. I don't reject the biblical
account of creation - I believe it's true just as passionately as you do,
but I interpret it in a different way".

Iain.

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