In Reply to: Re: my blunt Aussie manner posted by Eva on January 03, 2004 at 01:00:46:
Thanks, Eva. I appreciate your explanation. I was not so much offended, but rather feeling that I was being labeled as close-minded and not open enough to the truth, if I kept a Christian faith. The funny thing is, I don't consider myself a fundamentalist because of all the strong negative connotations that the term has these days. While I do believe in the fundamentals of the Christian faith, I dislike the stereotype that 'fundamentalist' stands for.
I hope you know that I respect your right to your beliefs (they're very interesting, to say the least!) and also respect you a great deal for all you've done. But while your study of the Bible has led you to the conclusion that the text cannot be trusted, my study of the Bible and archaeology has led me to the conclusion that it is a historically reliable document. Not one that should be used to bludgeon people over the head with, however, but one worth studying and trying to live to the best of my ability. I'm trusting that we can respect one another and perhaps even engage in some helpful discusssions on the issue.