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MineralMan

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10. That's because RW Christians haven't bothered to read it.

Reply to FSogol (Reply #5)

Wed May 23, 2012, 12:54 PM

May 2012

Most of them, anyhow. They just remember the proof texts their pastor told them about whatever topic is current. I've heard quotes from Shakespeare attributed to the Bible, too.

Cmon, folks, read the book you say you believe is the word of God. How could you not?

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Jesus and Teaching a Man to Fish [View all] cthulu2016 May 2012 OP

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The "teach a man to fish" quotation is an ancient Chinese proverb ... spin May 2012 #2

Exactly, but if you ask most RW Christians, they think it is part of the Bible. FSogol May 2012 #5

That's because RW Christians haven't bothered to read it. MineralMan May 2012 #10

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