Anti-Semitism In France!

[Tired_Old_Man 1]

Turning things upside down sometimes makes more sense.

Something to think about.

[lisah25 3]

Other than TOM, who won't talk about it because it's "personal", I have yet to have anyone else respond in the affirmative, that they believe Jesus is the Son of God, that He was crucified and resurrected on the third day, and that they also don't take the Bible literally. Is there no one else with this belief system who's willing to admit it and talk about it?

I'm a little curious as to why this matters to you so much? I also think that how you are asking the question doesn't really encourage response, things like "willing to admit it" for example.

[leatha_g 4]

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[Tired_Old_Man 1]

Scene #1:

Ron, TOM, gadgetlady Lisah25, Bjean, Green, GeezerSue, leatha_G, TommyO, ousooner, TruBlueSue, and all the other's who have posted to this thread all meet up in Heaven one day.

They greet each other with hugs and kisses (where appropriate) and talk about this thread and how it made them learn more about human nature, and the nature of God and religion, which may be the same thing (come to think of it). They all realize that though they argued tooth and nail, there were genuine relationships forged.

God and Jesus (at his right hand) walk by and are pleased at their endeavor. “See, Father, Adam and Eve might have broken your heart, but these LBT members have filled it with joy, but you already knew that would happen.”

Scene #2:

Ron, TOM, gadgetlady Lisah25, Bjean, Green, GeezerSue, leatha_G, TommyO, ousooner, TruBlueSue, and all the other's who have posted to this thread all meet up in Heaven one day.

They immediately rekindle this thread and a “knock down, drag out” verbal battle ensues, becoming so loud that God and Jesus (at his right hand) have to walk by to referee the battle. When they fail, Jesus issues a degree, “He (or she) who continues this battle shall be sent to join Satan. I gave you guys a break after that LBT melee, but enough is enough.”

As God and Jesus (at his right hand) walk away, a snicker and “I told you so” is heard.

Jesus spins on his heel and says, “No. I told you so” and the LBT crowd is not so crowded anymore.

Epilogue:

Which of these two scenes would you put your money on?:faint:

[leatha_g 4]

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[leatha_g 4]

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[GeezerSue 7]

Scene #1:

Ron, TOM, gadgetlady Lisah25, Bjean, Green, GeezerSue, leatha_G, TommyO, ousooner, TruBlueSue, and all the other's who have posted to this thread all meet up in Heaven one day.

They greet each other with hugs and kisses (where appropriate) and talk about this thread and how it made them learn more about human nature, and the nature of God and religion, which may be the same thing (come to think of it). They all realize that though they argued tooth and nail, there were genuine relationships forged.

God and Jesus (at his right hand) walk by and are pleased at their endeavor. “See, Father, Adam and Eve might have broken your heart, but these LBT members have filled it with joy, but you already knew that would happen.”

Scene #2:

Ron, TOM, gadgetlady Lisah25, Bjean, Green, GeezerSue, leatha_G, TommyO, ousooner, TruBlueSue, and all the other's who have posted to this thread all meet up in Heaven one day.

They immediately rekindle this thread and a “knock down, drag out” verbal battle ensues, becoming so loud that God and Jesus (at his right hand) have to walk by to referee the battle. When they fail, Jesus issues a degree, “He (or she) who continues this battle shall be sent to join Satan. I gave you guys a break after that LBT melee, but enough is enough.”

As God and Jesus (at his right hand) walk away, a snicker and “I told you so” is heard.

Jesus spins on his heel and says, “No. I told you so” and the LBT crowd is not so crowded anymore.

Epilogue:

Which of these two scenes would you put your money on?:faint:

Scene #3? I'm never showing up in heaven. (Because there isn't one.) Well, the Spa at the Bellagio is Las Vegas may be close, but other than that...

[Tired_Old_Man 1]

Can I take this to mean it's okay to take this thread from Anti Semitism in France, to a debate over Atheism vs Christianity, but not to the literalness of the Bible?

We can discuss antisemitism in France, or the anti-religion attitude of the French government or the anti-Muslim attitude of many in the French populace, but the Bible being literal or not will never be anymore that an “I told you so”.

[TruBlueSue 0]

TOM I LMAO when I read your two scenarios. G-d likes it when we wrestle with him - again, see Jacob. That's what we're doing here - I'd bet he'd be delighted.

[Tired_Old_Man 1]

I'll pray for Scene #1, it's much more pleasant. However, those who profess to be Atheists don't believe in God, nor His heaven, so I can't place them in this scene unless they choose to do so as well.

btw, I love you all.. really.

Did you just say, “I told you so”?:faint:

[BJean 16]

Tom: Tina has nothing to worry about. You are obviously devoted to her. Good man!

And then there's the thing that I didn't mean it in quite the literal sense that you may have interpreted it.

But then again....... these are always nice.

[TommyO 5]

Tom, I would hope for scenario #1 and if there is a God and if he is as wise as they say he will let us all attend.

TommyO

[Tired_Old_Man 1]

And then there's the thing that I didn't mean it in quite the literal sense that you may have interpreted it.

So it wasn't "word for word" like the Bible?

[Alexandra 55]

T-O-M, I'm a fan, too. Your posts are wonderful. :clap2: :clap2:

[BJean 16]

lethea_g: I did not suggest anything about what can or cannot be discussed here. You are misinterpreting the meaning of the words that I've written.

gadgetlady has been having one heck of a time getting anyone to respond to one specific question that she's been repeatedly asking. If she would really like everyone to focus on that question, perhaps she would have better luck starting a thread about it, being very specific and direct in her verbage.

I have my hands full with the questions I have chosen to address here. I'm not interested in answering her question. Obviously there are some others who feel the same way. But it doesn't mean that there are no people willing to answer the question and expend the energy to discuss it with her.