Are issues Biblical issues or with "Stupid" People?

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Here are a few different ways in which it could be interpreted:

The use of a hyphen to replace the vowel in the word "God" is not biblical.
The word "God" is not biblical.
The concept "god" is not biblical.
God Himself is not biblically consistent in His thoughts or actions.
So what are your thoughts on what they called Him?
 

Nehemiah6

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Quite interesting indeed,

In other places one may see these words in NT (Eloi Eloi lama sabachthani) and is a quote from Psalms 22:1
And that is in Aramaic.

In Hebrew it is slightly different: ELI, ELI, LAMAH AZABTANI
 

Dino246

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So what are your thoughts on what they called Him?
Irrelevant question since I don't know yet the sense in which you wrote your statement. :)
 
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Irrelevant question since I don't know yet the sense in which you wrote your statement. :)
Let me put it this way, is the creator of the earth and you, nameless?

do you believe in a Devine creator or not?
 

Dino246

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Let me put it this way, is the creator of the earth and you, nameless?

do you believe in a Devine creator or not?
I will be happy to answer your questions once you answer mine. So far you've dodged three times.
 
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I will be happy to answer your questions once you answer mine. So far you've dodged three times.
Hmm you mean about unraveling exspanding my thoughts about why I think saying or writing G-d is stupid. Well I have nothing more to exspand on that I think it's stupid just a man made idea pretty simple. not sure what you want me to say about that, that's about it.

since you said it that way I think I'm not really interested in knowing anymore your answer good day.
 

Dino246

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Hmm you mean about unraveling exspanding my thoughts about why I think saying or writing G-d is stupid. Well I have nothing more to exspand on that I think it's stupid just a man made idea pretty simple. not sure what you want me to say about that, that's about it.

since you said it that way I think I'm not really interested in knowing anymore your answer good day.
You're welcome to step away from the conversation; I can respect that. I will only ask this of you: when I presented four different ways in which your comment could be interpreted, did you identify the one you meant, or did you choose not to answer the question and instead ask me my views? I was simply looking for an answer. If you're offended by my pointing out your dodging, perhaps you need a thicker skin. That's not an insult either, but the way. :)
 
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This comment may be interpreted in several ways. Perhaps you could unpack what you're thinking?
I'm clueless. How could that be taken any other way than insulting?
 

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G-d's Word DELIBERATED Women, the the Poor, all of HUMAN RACE (black, white, red, yellow (on purpose used "bad" language) rich, Jew, non-Jew, and yes even those white men).... So, are issues Biblical issues or with "stupid" people? If Biblical where did G-d fail? If "stupid" people what can de done?
1. People are stupid. Especially the people who think they unquestionably have all the answers.
2. God's word does seem to have many contradictions. The issue is that finite people are unable to wrap their finite minds around it. Thus they pick one verse to cling to and castigate anyone who picks the other verses.
3. Nothing can be done about stupid people except pray for them. They resist all attempts at correction, and hold a mistaken position like a Marine holds a hill.
 

Nehemiah6

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Wow this thread got past ......42...... posts that has to mean something.
Could it mean people that would rather talk about stupidity than something else? If one wants to see real stupidity today listen to the unhinged Left-Liberals and all the stupid things they are spouting off.
 

Dino246

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I'm clueless. How could that be taken any other way than insulting?
Do you honestly find my comment insulting, or are you being sarcastic?
 
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Matthew 5:21-22
You have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’a 22But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brotherb will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’c will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell.
 

Zmouth

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i'm not wont to dither over translations or argue about words.
i thought you were taking issue with the proverb itself.
Ipso facto-

Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.

... if the word of God has no value to one,

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
2 Tim 2:14-15
 

mcubed

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So you enjoy calling others stupid and idiots. Keep it up. Posting with all caps and exclamation marks is even better. And what would be still better is if you bought yourself a punching bag and had at it daily. Then no one would get hurt.
I LOVE YOU IN MESSIAH!!!!lol...
Really you like to come at me, but I think that is great because all of us need checks and ballances... So I do LOVE YOU, in MESSIAH!! Thank you!!!
 

mcubed

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given how the word is translated elsewhere, i'm wondering if there's truth to saying that whoever hates
I quoted this in error( STUPID) .... I will find out what you actually was referring to a nd make a comment later.... lol... maybe!?!

Sorry have no ideal what what this comment is about!!!lol... STUPID!!!! I had to keep the post too late to delete...

Kind of fits doesn't it!?!
 

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Perhaps you could read again....

G-d liberated people.... What is the problem thinking D-d didn't...
You must be one of those who does not understand LIBERATED!!! Or did G-d NOt LIBERATE PEOPLE!?!
And IDIOTS, STUPID people have to fight for Biblical liberation? Maybe people do not know the Scripture and it's IDIOTS, STUPID people that do not practice G-d's Word....
I don't think we should call people IDIOTS or STUPID....there are better 'descriptive words' to call them, ie IGNORANT or not knowing the truth....or STUBBORN when they refuse to hear God....or simply NOT YET CALLED.
God is NOT dealing with all people at the same time !!! We are all at different ages, different situations and different levels of understanding. It is obvious that some will be more advanced than others just like children growing up in their LEARNING_PROCESS...the Older should Know more than the younger.....so calling them stupid and idiots is NOT FAIR ! Give them a chance to LEARN. Call them names IF they REFUSE !