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If you are referring to my phrase "a written record", then I meant that people can go back and see what you've said right back to the start of the conversation. That provides accountability for...

I for one would love to hear what a humanist thinks re origins, purpose and destiny, and while meeting over a coffee would ideal, most of us have to grab ten minutes when we are free, so message...

I fully agree with this sentiment, it's healthy for those who hold different opinions to be willing to sit down and explain why they believe what they believe, and they should be willing to answer...

Well let's compare the comments ratio with the most popular thread since last October:-

"40 Killed In Hamas Attacks In Israel"
1,452 comments in 234 days (7th Oct 23 to 28th May 2024) = 6.2...

No, just being as straight with others as others are with me.

If I was on the other side of the debate thinking it was about religion then I would want someone to tell me it was NOT - asap.
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Ah, news update from the 'Pit'. Barking up any tree but the right one.

TBG - nobody is arguing the case for dead religion, but thanks for trying to scupper the dialogue.

Another person...

Netanyahu admits ‘tragic mistake’ - The Telegraph

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Here are your references for Jonah 2:6 and your query on the use of 'mountains' in that verse, you'll see a 'Strongs' reference numbered H2022; here below is the reference for H2022:-

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Vine's Expository Dictionary of Old & New Testament Words is a brilliant reference, and while some of the worlds greatest Bible teachers can read the original languages, the majority cannot, so this...

I don't believe any english reference in isolation, the Bible wasn't written in English.

Like with any literature, you examine the context in each individual case. To do otherwise would be madness, Bob would always end up being your Uncle! (for example).

The reference from Jonah for...

No problem, it would appear as with many Hebrew and Greek words there is more than one potential meaning; this word is מְחוּגָה mᵉchûwgâh (mekk-oo-gaw'); an instrument for marking a circle, i.e....

Mood has zilch to do with it, unless you are talking about a bad mood causing a pretence of an inability to understand the context of each reference.

On a more straighforward reference that...

Are you also suggesting that the Bible has NO later to be discovered science in it's pages?

1. He knew/ knows a lot more than 'better', He knows all things including what we are thinking right now. He is using the term ' ends of the earth' for a number of reasons; including the fact that...

That list would be a long one, and today (in the UK at least) most people are unaware that phrases and words such as Armageddon, Job's Comforter, Baptism of fire, by the skin of your teeth, The...

I'm sure you can source better quality anti-biblical material as this is a phrase still being used in the 21st Century:-

Before the hurricane, La Ceiba’s city limits represented the ends of the...

While we are (for those that accept the Bible is inspired by a Being that knows all things and also the entire past & future) listening to the words of God, they are being conveyed through the eyes...

Some interesting points from yourself and Jon, language and perception changes re the human authors, even over a few decades, words like 'wicked', 'gay', 'safe' etc can mean something very different...

On a local level (in and around Cardiff) I've never understood that when Cardiff (appx 10 years ago) became more of a magnet for many homeless people, that the growing number of empty city centre...

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The same version of an easier to read table than above.

Comparing Science & the Bible NOW & 2000+ years ago.

*Tip, if you dig into the verses, use a reference like Blue Letter Bible to...

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Science slowly catches up; unfortunately still can't:-

1. Explain for certain how life began.
2. Explain for certain how the Universe came to be.
3. Explain WHY we are here.

1. Even though your comment was the reason for this thread, it currently seems pointless providing you with any further responses.
2. At 8am this morning you had posted the latest comment on no less...

Your own line arrives after 40 seconds.....blindfold productions

In fact you are after affirmation of your current position. Newsflash! You will never get it.

Here is a drive-thru sized clip > 4 Proofs < to give you an idea of the details you have to extinguish...