Re: [asa] A question on morals (OT and NT)

Precisely my point, Bernie;

You're engaging in abstract theoretical moralising when you should be worrying about issues which ARE relevant to you personally.

i.e. pointing out the splinter in other people's eyes rather than worrying about the log in your own.

Over and above that, I now wonder why - if you feel the issue is of no relevance to YOU - you then expect other list members to form an opinion on the matter. Do you think WE are (a) victims, or (b) perpetrators, of spousal abuse?

Blessings,
Murray

Dehler, Bernie wrote:
> Murray said:
> "I guess you think C. isn't an option?"
>
> C isn't an option in the post you are referring to, because it was about women who are abused and think they should "turn the other cheek" and just live with it. Since I'm not the victim or the aggressor, I don't see how it applies to me. I wasn't there, and I don't even know these people!
>
> ...Bernie
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> Dehler, Bernie wrote:
>> About spousal abuse, it is sad that there is a religious component to it
>> quite often, based, on what some think, is Christian teaching. Sure,
>> you can write it off as stupid (Christian) people interpreting the Bible
>> incorrectly. But maybe there's some place for blaming God (if he
>> exists) and Scripture for being so unclear?
>
> I think you missed one of the three possible approaches to moral uncertainty;
>
> A. Blame other people for being stupid (or whatever)
>
> B. Blame God for not spelling it out clearly enough
>
> C. Take personal responsibility for one's own lack of moral vision (the log in one's eye)
>
> I guess you think C. isn't an option?
>
> Blessings,
> Murray
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Received on Wed Nov 11 12:18:05 2009