Quote:I would be more than happy to continue this conversation with you. However, I am no longer willing to do it in the public forum here. We haven't even mutually agreed yet to attempt this and well...............I'm sure you understand.
Actually, I'm only interested in it
because it's in a public forum.
We don't talk much any more, Arella. What wedge has been driven between us?
Wasn't aware of any wedge, Gus. How are you doing?
Arella Mae wrote:echi wrote:Quote:I would be more than happy to continue this conversation with you. However, I am no longer willing to do it in the public forum here. We haven't even mutually agreed yet to attempt this and well...............I'm sure you understand.
Actually, I'm only interested in it
because it's in a public forum.
Understood. Take care.
Wait a minute. I'm giving you an opportunity to witness the Gospel. . . in a public forum. How can you possibly deny that?
.... the mystery grows...and the suspense is getting close to the breaking point... but, alas, it's intermission time.
Arella Mae wrote:echi wrote:Wait a minute. I'm giving you an opportunity to witness the Gospel. . . in a public forum. How can you possibly deny that?
And just where did I deny that you were giving me the opportunity?
My mistake.
So, what do you think about Mattew 17:20?
"And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you."
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AM, Where have I said you were wrong? Did god tell you that?
AM, you ARE imposing your religious beliefs on others. You vote for laws that agree with your religion, and you vote against ones that do not agree. THAT is imposing your religious beliefs on others.
Please stop saying that you are not imposing your beliefs, when you most obviously ARE!
And your justification of "You impose your beliefs on me with your vote" does not negate your imposition.
I'm not denying that my vote is the opposite of yours. I would argue that on many issues I vote for freedom, not restrictions, freedom is not imposing any belief besides freedom. I am very much aligned with old-school republicans in that regard. The government should stay out of my business.
Thank you, maporsche, Couldn't have said it any better myself.
The density is overwhelming.
Arella Mae wrote:maporsche wrote:AM, you ARE imposing your religious beliefs on others. You vote for laws that agree with your religion, and you vote against ones that do not agree. THAT is imposing your religious beliefs on others.
Please stop saying that you are not imposing your beliefs, when you most obviously ARE!
And your justification of "You impose your beliefs on me with your vote" does not negate your imposition.
I'm not denying that my vote is the opposite of yours. I would argue that on many issues I vote for freedom, not restrictions, freedom is not imposing any belief besides freedom. I am very much aligned with old-school republicans in that regard. The government should stay out of my business.
Oh many issues? Oh, so you have voted for restrictions? If you don't like the way it is then lobby to have it changed. Until then, we are equal under the law. I can accept that. Obviously, you can't.
I do accept it. I have never claimed that I do not impose my beliefs on others (however infrequently that may be; I can't even remember the last time I voted for a restriction).
YOU MADE THAT CLAIM Arella Mae. NOT ME. YOU LIED, NOT ME. I'm glad you're done with this conversation.
