Posted by fh on February 12, 2013 at 16:06:08
You wrote: "it seems to me that the scriptures r pretty mystical and strange... but probably not a discussion for this board. tx 4 ur thoughts tho. i'm of the opinion we ought to judge people w/in the context of their times, and if amidst the foreigness of the reformation/counterreformation we find people on both sides of issues w/ both good and bad aspects, i'm for choosing the good and eschewing the evil. but peace be unto thee, mh. whatsoever things are good..."
FH:
Allow me to disagree with the first. I do agree insofar as meaning that in TF much of the sciptures were mystical, as also expressed. Not that they should be, but they were. This is a big subject.
Interpreting in the context of the times it was written, yes indeed it must be done as much as possible, however for several reasons not always best to limit it to a particular time.
Considering the real issues at hand, concerning the reformation and counter-reformation, as I write this I don’t see how there can be any ‘bad aspects’ of the pro-reformation side.
Not sure, but none of these boards may be suitable for a discussion on these issues (??). You are welcome to drop a line. Fh0782 (at) gmail.