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From: gnewman@iglou.com (Greg 'Bonz' Newman)
Subject: Re: Noah & other bible myths
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Date: Thu, 11 Jul 1996 18:52:47 GMT
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On 11 Jul 1996 20:18:08 GMT, Kris Martin <bcrkr@webstar.net>
wrote:

>There are no such things as Bible myths. 

Sure there are. All of the bible is myth.

 >God inspired people on Earth to 
>take charge and do His work on Earth.  Even the Son Of God said, "I can 
>do nothing on my own.  But I can only do the will of the Father." 

When did Hercules say that? What did his father, Zeus, think
about it?

> I don't see how you can get myths out of documented facts.  

What documented facts?

>One other thing.  The word "faith" comes to mind.  If we knew that God 
>was absolutely 100% real there would be no need for faith.  I place all 
>of my faith in God.  I firmly believe that he sent His Son to die on the 
>cross for OUR (yours and mine) sins.

Fred over there believes that Martians are beaming evil thoughts
into his head. Joe thinks his dog tell him things. Why should I
take you any more seriously?


>  That is true faith.  A little bit 
>of faith can move a mountain!  You ahve to believe with all your heart.  

>I hope this doesn't come across offensive.  It was not meant to be.  Yet, 
>it was meant to be informative and opinionated.  I believe everyone 
>should be entitled to their own opinion and the above is mine.  I hope 
>you will give the above some thought.  It is what I and a lot of other 
>people believe.  And it is our christian duty to share this with other 
>people.  Thank you for being open minded about this.

Well, it wasn't informative at all. Sorry. Just standing up and
saying, 'Leprechauns did it. Really. JUst have faith. *I* do'.
isn't much of an argument.

>San Angelo, Texas



