tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132311165895432788.post1988409267900234044..comments2023-09-27T05:48:32.690-04:00Comments on The Evangelical Universalist: Gregory MacDonald worships a false godGregory MacDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06753627679140008475noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132311165895432788.post-21258798837380482372008-07-01T23:02:00.000-04:002008-07-01T23:02:00.000-04:00Steve Hays making "testy" blog entries? Say it isn...Steve Hays making "testy" blog entries? Say it isn't so! <BR/><BR/>Wondering what you think about there being so many different interpretations of the Bible?<BR/><BR/>In fact such interpretations range from damnationism and even beliefs like this one (by one of Steve Hays's fellow Calvinists and a seminary graduate)...<BR/> <BR/>SEEING HELL: DO THE SAINTS IN HEAVEN BEHOLD THE SUFFERINGS OF THE DAMNED (AND HOW DO THEY RESPOND)<BR/><BR/>http://debunkingchristianity.blogspot.com/2008/06/rejoicing-at-sight-of-people-suffering.html<BR/><BR/>...to beliefs such as universalism.Edwardtbabinskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13036816926421936940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132311165895432788.post-91745633038333548402008-06-26T02:48:00.000-04:002008-06-26T02:48:00.000-04:00Thanks, Gregory, for taking the time to post your ...Thanks, Gregory, for taking the time to post your comment on Chris Tilling's blog<BR/>JohnOpening_Doorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14812151048119697109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132311165895432788.post-90952349624810179782008-06-25T12:53:00.000-04:002008-06-25T12:53:00.000-04:00JDCThanks - I have commented as you requested.Here...JDC<BR/><BR/>Thanks - I have commented as you requested.<BR/><BR/>Here's the link<BR/>https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=20371730&postID=3195835472906304161&page=1<BR/><BR/>Pax<BR/><BR/>GMGregory MacDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06753627679140008475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132311165895432788.post-59244149031551230022008-06-25T01:50:00.000-04:002008-06-25T01:50:00.000-04:00I follow one or two blogs of Christians including ...I follow one or two blogs of Christians including Chris Tilling's on which there have been a few of a"universalist" nature. Chris's most recent was on Tuesday 24th at<BR/>http://www.christilling.de/blog/ctblog.html. I wondered if you would care to comment. I am an interested Christian lay person without the competence to fully understand all the arguments and would value your contribution.<BR/>JohnOpening_Doorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14812151048119697109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132311165895432788.post-17203679423497503572008-06-12T12:59:00.000-04:002008-06-12T12:59:00.000-04:00That would have kind-of blown his thesis. {g}What'...That would have kind-of blown his thesis. {g}<BR/><BR/>What's funnier is that they regularly complain when opponents hold back on doing exegesis due to time constraints. So, one wonders, why not deal with your exegesis?!<BR/><BR/>(Due to time constraints? I'll have to bring that up next time we're crossing swords. Due to philosophical principles being the ground for interpretation? No surprise here!--but then they complain when other people do that, too...)<BR/><BR/>As for getting off light--at least he didn't start hurling invective about you being some Satanic-level blasphemer pretending to use orthodox theology to mislead people.<BR/><BR/>JRPJason Pratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01602238179676591394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132311165895432788.post-65728826079162509482008-06-12T12:05:00.000-04:002008-06-12T12:05:00.000-04:00JasonI don't think that he misunderstands me or mi...Jason<BR/><BR/>I don't think that he misunderstands me or misrepresents me (for the most part). I just think that his critique fails. More than that I think that the review manifests a dehumanizing theology that is sad.<BR/><BR/>Glad I got off light. I was flattered that he judged my chapter worth taking that seriously. Given that I was accused of using reason instead of revelation it is a shame that he did not comment on all the biblical exposition chapters!!!Gregory MacDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06753627679140008475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132311165895432788.post-85325850054127767822008-06-12T11:57:00.000-04:002008-06-12T11:57:00.000-04:00He's referring to the discussion with Talbott that...He's referring to the discussion with Talbott that I linked to. Frankly, his review of your book is a <I>lot</I> more temperate than the denigration of me he posted up on Triablogue (though that isn't evident from his brief mention.) I was kind of amazed he let you off so easily; Tom must have reined him in. {wry g}<BR/><BR/>That being said, it wouldn't hurt for you to address any corrections to his presentation of your position, in the comments. Triablogue is read by a significant number of people; and you wouldn't have to set it up in a counter-apologetic fashion, I think.<BR/><BR/>JRPJason Pratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01602238179676591394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132311165895432788.post-91681045069386944042008-06-12T09:58:00.000-04:002008-06-12T09:58:00.000-04:00You get a mention in this review. You are also of ...You get a mention in this review. You are also of questionable faith.Gregory MacDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06753627679140008475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132311165895432788.post-49960697425215037372008-06-12T09:51:00.000-04:002008-06-12T09:51:00.000-04:00Yeah, Steve was more than a little testy with me, ...Yeah, Steve was <A HREF="http://dangerousidea.blogspot.com/2007/10/morg-and-nivlac.html" REL="nofollow">more than a little testy with me, too,</A> when Thomas Talbott and I were discussing universalism with the Triablogue crew over on Victor Reppert's "Dangerous Idea" site a couple of months ago.<BR/><BR/>Tons of chunky discussion in the comments for that link, including from at least one aggrieved Arminian (mostly aiming at Paul and Steve. Paul behaved much better, btw.)<BR/><BR/>JRPJason Pratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01602238179676591394noreply@blogger.com