I’m going to suggest that this thread be moved to a debate subforum. @Bharat Jhunjhunwala has raised allegations and accusations that can be better addressed in a subforum that allows for a bit more heat.
@The Burgundy Nun -
The structures of a worship service, rite and ritual, do not exist in a vacuum. You, yourself, have pointed that it was not until you became educated about your own Catholic set traditions that you came to appreciate them.
It’s a win win for everyone.
I notice that Orthodox Lent does not begin until sometime in March and Pesach begins during that Lenten season so….. if it makes anyone feel better….. just think of it as I’m giving up chametz for Lent.
(For those scratching their heads over “Pesach”and “chametz” -...
@confusedenoch -
I guess in your arrogant rush to trumpet your superiority over another forum member and to belittle his learning and intelligence you overlooked the fact that you were responding to someone who has not been on this board for almost 14 years.
@Soapy @crossbody - I am not going to get caught up in the middle of your ghost/spirit disagreement. Apparently, however, neither of you seems to understand that translations from one language to another utilize the language of its time. Languages can change over time. You both need to do some...
Over the years I have discerned that where there is a lack of knowledge of a subject, the risk exists that the knowledge vacuum can be filled with just about anything that appears to be reasonable/factual. My purpose here is not to argue or take issue with what you believe are facts presented by...
I could ask why you chose the website you cite as an authoritative source. I’ll leave that for another day. Instead I’ll ask how you could quote from an article which either you did not read completely or you did not inderstand. The thrust of the article is that the position you are espousing is...
You seem to believe that Alice Linsley is a credible source of information. Why? Have you read all that Linsley has written. She has been rather prolific and she does not attempt to hide her disgust of Judaism and her fervent hope to convert all Jews to her brand of Christianity. Have you...
Are you seeking a discussion of the Gospel of Thomas or is this your opportunity to rant regarding the quality of medical care, or lack thereof, available veterans in the United States?