Klarinet Archive - Posting 001007.txt from 2004/03

From: Andy Raibeck <klari_1@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] not just the music department
Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2004 17:45:28 -0500

Gary,

The fact is that the world is comprised of people who are religious as well as
people who are not religious. And those who are religious do not necessarily
subscribe to your religion; it is a *very* personal matter. As such, when you
quote a religious document like the Bible, it gives the *appearance*, at least
to some, that you are trying to force your religion on others, even if that is
not your intent.

Taking you at your word that it is not your intent to force your religion on
others, quoting the Bible is pointless: those who believe as you do are already
familiar with the Bible, and those who do not believe won't get anything out of
it. Using scripture as a means of making your point to someone who clearly
doesn't want scripture quoted at him only serves to reinforce the impression
(right or wrong) that you are trying to preach.

Of course this is an unmoderated list and you are free to post pretty much but
you want. I am merely making an observation.

Regards,

Andy

--- Gary Drennan <psa119@-----.net> wrote:
> Forest,
>
> First of all, since you chose to send your response to the list, I am
> obligated to respond in kind. That you should be offended by the Word of God
> and not by the cursing of man is a sad thing. But you mis-understand my
> posts. I am presenting no point for argument and no philosophy for debate. I
> am stating a fact. If you desire to disagree, you are free to do so, but no
> reputable scholar should begin with the absurdity.of treating any sacred
> text as an obscenity. Tha't like playing a clarinet with drumsticks. As it
> says in Romans 3:4 "May it never be! Rather, let God be found true, though
> every man be found a liar, as it is written, 'THAT YOU MAY BE JUSTIFIED IN
> YOUR WORDS, AND PREVAIL WHEN YOU ARE JUDGED.'"
>
> The Scriptures also speak against "arguing about words to no profit," (2
> Tim. 2:14) so think about what you are defending before you begin. And lest
> the accusation be made about shoving one's religion down anyone's throat,
> bear this in mind. I have made no effort whatsoever to force anyone to
> accept what I say or believe as I do, anymore than one who prefers VanDoren
> reeds over Gonzalez and says so makes that attempt. Such an action would be
> disrespectful of all parties involved, including God.

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