Suicide

[J-man]

I believe it is less misworded and more misinterpreted by the reader, often intentionally, to lessen the sting.

 

[ShoeDiva]

This is somewhat confusing:

Romans 4:2: "If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about--but not before God."

Ephesians 2:8-9: "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God not as a result of works, so that no one may boast."

James 2:24, "You see that a person is considered righteous by what they do and not by faith alone."

For me, the above, on their own are taken out of context.

I find that interesting you state that (not sarcastic interesting, really interesting) because would that not apply to many more than those when it comes to people stating a verse? Without context you can take it a few ways. (Well with some verses even in context 3 people could give you three answers. ) )

I'm sure that's true of all 31,102 verses

That is my point since I have participated on Dallas Hwy. :dunno I just think/believe different people interpret different verses different ways and that is why we have so many religions.

 

[ShoeDiva]

I believe it is less misworded and more misinterpreted by the reader, often intentionally, to lessen the sting.

Among theologists there are differences and I believe that it is not to lessen the sting, though I do understand that some will or would interpret things to make them "feel better."

 

[LisaC]

I believe it is less misworded and more misinterpreted by the reader, often intentionally, to lessen the sting.

That is also true!!

 

[DLAINC]

Don't mean to revive an old thread but I enjoyed reading this discussion. On any other forum, this would have gone out of control. Kudos.

 

[Guard Dad]

Don't mean to revive an old thread but I enjoyed reading this discussion. On any other forum, this would have gone out of control. Kudos.

Welcome!!

 

[J-man]

Don't mean to revive an old thread but I enjoyed reading this discussion. On any other forum, this would have gone out of control. Kudos.

We embrace debate at a decent level. Sometimes things get out of control but not too often. Nice that you mentioned your observation.

 

[Grey Colson]

Don't mean to revive an old thread but I enjoyed reading this discussion. On any other forum, this would have gone out of control. Kudos.

What a nice complement not only for the forum but the Hwy'ers who participated in the discussion. Thank you ;D