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Re: Does God have a monopoly on gods?
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Date: 
Fri, 3 Mar 2000 06:25:23 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Peter Callaway writes:
Man certainly had nothing to do with the
original creation, back then he was either walking around on his knuckles, or
not even in the picture.

I think it's safe to go ahead and say "not in the picture".  If not then I ask
where exactly were they walking?  That is unless you mean the creation of Earth
and are suggesting that man came from elsewhere (not my personal belief but I
could accept that argument).

my (and the Christian) interpretation of the First Commandment.

I don't remember reading the "official" interpretation when I signed up. :)
You can say "the Baptist", "the Mormon" or the whatever interpretation, but
"the Christian" interpretation isn't really set in stone <ba dum bum>.

but then we won't be a part of God's family
(I'm being extremely simplistic here).

Perhaps it is because of your simple explanation, but you didn't, and I think
it's worth mentioning that some people believe that you are part of the family
whether you want to be or not (kinda like that crazy cousin earl we all
have).  Choosing to accept it is not a universal Christian belief.

Sorry, getting off track.
I'll say. ;)

Ben Roller



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(...) Getting picky here! (...) Why not? I agree that an "Anglican" Christian such as myself may have differing views on issues than a "Baptist" or "Mormon" Christian, but on this issue I think we're all pretty universally in agreement. (...) I (...) (24 years ago, 3-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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(...) The question of whether God exists or not for me is clear cut. He does. This whole Creationist v Evolutionist argument has pointed towards a Great Creator of the Universe, and that is God. Man certainly had nothing to do with the original (...) (24 years ago, 3-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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