[donfriesen1]

Originally Posted by Evang.Benincasa

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Paul isn’t saying to tolerate false doctrine Of course not. This would only come from a backslidden Paul.

But when Paul tells those with opposing views on the same topic (days or foods) that they are OK to do so, two conclusions come to mind:
1. Paul is showing acceptance of false doctrine (because both of their views can't be right at the same time). One or both may be wrong (false doctrine).
2. When Paul realises that God does not always clearly convey doctrine, he then informs that more than 1 interpretation is acceptable in these circumstances.

Of these two, the latter is the most acceptable/logical.

Even you and I, Dom, demonstrate that God doesn't always clearly convey doctrine - we don't agree on an interpretation of Ro14. Thus, this disagreement gives evidence to my view.

I now conclude you've helped prove the point I'm making. Thank You.

Only someone with a bias or an hidden agenda would say that the Word of God is always perfectly clear, showing only one possible conclusion in its words on one topic. God had done so purposely. To believe otherwise would insult the view saying the Lord has infinite abilities.

Can the conclusion in the last paragraph be shown wrong? I doubt any would try, when most would conclude the same.