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Biblical Canon Hypothetical

Jun 20, 2012 13:36

This is a hypothetical I thought of for a debate tournament that upon reflection I will be unable to use. Might be interesting for the community so at least it's not totally wasted ( Read more... )

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pastorlenny June 20 2012, 17:50:37 UTC

I am skeptical about Purgatory being specifically for Protestants.

Oh, that's not what you meant. :P

alyoshas_world June 20 2012, 19:43:41 UTC

I was at a Christian gathering one time a few years back, Catholics and Protestants. One of the Catholic speakers was addressing the crowd, and digressed briefly into a bit on Purgatory. He stopped himself and said, "Oh that's right, you Protestants don't believe in Purgatory. Don't worry, you will."

He received mixed reactions, but I laughed :)

pastorlenny June 20 2012, 19:51:59 UTC

The question is whether we will be able to cognitively differentiate it from Gate C32 at George Bush International, where I am currently once again waiting for a delayed United flight.

alyoshas_world June 20 2012, 19:56:07 UTC

It seems the comparison is there - a hellish wait yet with a distant hope of returning to the promised land. Where New Jersey, of course, is a metaphor for heaven.

pastorlenny June 20 2012, 20:07:10 UTC

I'm heading to Phoenix. But, yes, our eschatological hope is certainly United.

gunslnger June 21 2012, 00:40:53 UTC

A very, very strained metaphor.

alyoshas_world June 21 2012, 01:07:42 UTC

That's just because you don't appreciate the sweet and savory mix of odors that swampland and Coppertone make in the summertime.

ellenpage June 21 2012, 15:54:38 UTC

As a Jersey girl, I say to you: amen!

alyoshas_world June 21 2012, 16:13:19 UTC

:)

Whereabouts in Jersey?

ellenpage June 26 2012, 16:30:49 UTC

Oops, some lag in responding - sorry about that.

I was born and bred in Union County, but I'm currently living in the south for school!

alyoshas_world June 26 2012, 17:48:14 UTC

Oh nice! I live in Williamstowm and have a place in Sea Isle.

brother_dour June 21 2012, 04:31:15 UTC

Dang, Lenny. I wish I had known that- maybe we could have had lunch or something. Next time you are in Houston, let me know!

pastorlenny June 21 2012, 04:48:52 UTC

Will do. I usually post something about my upcoming itineraries.

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pastorlenny June 21 2012, 19:30:44 UTC

Then how can it be transformational?

gunslnger June 21 2012, 00:40:08 UTC

My mom's response to purgatory was "I'm not going there".

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