Dead Man Walking

Unless you're obstinate, my replies, no matter how worded, should be read as; "have you truly considered"

[Dead Man Walking @CrkStomper]

Subconsciously convincing himself each time. He is using context one direction, with Ezekiel 16:49. If you read Ezekiel first and look for context because "inhospitable seems like an odd cause for absolute destruction" you would then go back to the account and realize "ohhhh inhospitable "

[Dead Man Walking @CrkStomper]

I don't disagree with the intent of your words, but context goes both ways. Quite often in the context of reading/relying on the Word of God "what does this mean to me" is "How do I apply this(How then should we live" Perhaps instead of "shoulding" people in regards to semantics one could ask for clarity in their wording and then, agree or exhort.

[Dead Man Walking @CrkStomper]

@Atomsmade Would you really? Do you completely refrain from use of that which has been known to cause cancer? Every consumer/user of said resources contributes to the continuation. If you don't do what's in your finite power what makes you believe you would with infinite power?

[Dead Man Walking @CrkStomper]

@TheExBeliever The sarcastic "Great" is interesting as from your perspective right or wrong, they are indeed man made.

[Dead Man Walking @CrkStomper]

@deagonx776 @BanjoAtheist He was writing to specific Churches in those cities.

[Dead Man Walking @CrkStomper]

@hookskat It works in surprising opposite ways as well. Those who practice restraint in person let down their barriers here. Those who virtue signal hear restrain from its practice in real life. I guess an interesting follow up is which version does everyone actually want to be?

[Dead Man Walking @CrkStomper]

@mysteriouskat The difference is in the consequences of inevitable compromise.

[Dead Man Walking @CrkStomper]

@SarahMaldaner @gogreen_2005 @jenniferwilkin As long as the tree is where the ax is swung and not just selective fruits of that tree.

[Dead Man Walking @CrkStomper]

@ErichKays @BoerInExile @TheExBeliever Nothing, dust, man. Both believe that, no?

[Dead Man Walking @CrkStomper]

@TheExBeliever Do your legs(part of the whole that makes up you) move on their own, or from brain(also part of the whole that makes up you) signals?
Do those legs build muscle from the brain waves, or from the work they put in guided by, but independent of the signals sent?

[Dead Man Walking @CrkStomper]

@Calvinator8000 @RebeccMcLaugh By semantics, do you mean definitions?

[Dead Man Walking @CrkStomper]

@TheExBeliever "Argues that" it implies absolute knowledge and understanding to the arguer and man ie "what would man do..." Which then begs the question, if man has incomplete understanding and God complete, is what man would do the absolute correct thing?

[Dead Man Walking @CrkStomper]

According to the biblical account objective morality is the why, not the what. It is unattainable by man with knowledge of self, we'll always seek self. Hence the "Law" in the account, or the subjective consensus of non theist and subsequent societal and civil rules that follow to ensure it's adhered to.

[Dead Man Walking @CrkStomper]

@god_wrestle @KristanHawkins "Personhood" is attribute, not an entity.

[Dead Man Walking @CrkStomper]

The choice, if not predetermined, is in regards to prohibiting that which is would otherwise end to do so. Not, what would otherwise continue to do so.
Also I'm in no way saying it(end of life care) shouldn't be discussed with as much vigor, just that it is not two sides of the same coin.

[Dead Man Walking @CrkStomper]

@god_wrestle @KristanHawkins But, again at end of life the responsibility and chance to make wishes known for one's self were present. Sure most don't do it till later, but they are afforded the opportunity.

[Dead Man Walking @CrkStomper]

@god_wrestle @KristanHawkins I should have said legal.

[Dead Man Walking @CrkStomper]

@god_wrestle @KristanHawkins I believe the strategy works in reverse as well. I've already said in another discussion I don't think it should be a political discussion at all.

[Dead Man Walking @CrkStomper]

@Charb_izard @RebeccMcLaugh May I suggest, "...is patient...does not seek it's own..." applies to the manner in which we receive(hear,read, etc) not just the active.