Evangelism by abortion!

[Timmy]

Lot of good stuff to ponder there, Marc. For now, I just want to zero in on this:

I only claim it's true *enough* to . . .

The gave me a chuckle. Like, we all have a Truth-O-Meter when we read, say, the Bible. Most everyone here would say theirs is pegged at 100%, whether because they really, really do perceive it as that true or by duty (it is a command, after all). Mine's not at 0%, btw, contrary to what some may think.

[MarcBee]

Originally Posted by Timmy

Lot of good stuff to ponder there, Marc. For now, I just want to zero in on this:

<<The gave me a chuckle. >>

Glad I could entertain the court jester himself.

<<Like, we all have a Truth-O-Meter when we read, say, the Bible.>>

Nope, you've already spun it your direction. If I suggested any "truth-o-meter" it was (for me) based on the interaction of personal experience with what I found in the Bible, not just a matter of just "read-n-decide." My presumptions/conclusions about "truth" take root when I experience spiritual changes that correlate with patterns of teaching I find in the NT. Some of this "experiencial credibility" has to do with the speed and magnitude--"automaticity" if you will, of some of the changes/experences surrounding conversion, and yes, our personal PERCEPTIONS. An experience, a belief, a "truth" is not a problem just because it's not provable on your terms. This may be rather why in New Testament, our "testimony" is emphasized, not so much our exegesis skill.

<<Most everyone here would say theirs is pegged at 100%>>

Can't speak for the 100%ers, and they surely shouldn't want to speak for me.

Marcbee