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From: mat@hou5d.UUCP (M Terribile)
Newsgroups: net.motss
Subject: Bible-pus and Dust on Sandals
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Date: Wed, 9-Nov-83 00:20:55 EST
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Posted: Wed Nov  9 00:20:55 1983
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I have something to say to two groups here.  First, I will speak to the
group more likely to be open-minded.

	The use of such terms as bible-pus is offensive to me.  It is
	probably offensive to a great many individuals who believe that
	the Bible is the inspired Word of God.  I understand that you are
	under attack, but I would appreciate it if you would try to direct
	your replies to your tormenters. 

Now, to those who insist on prothsletizing where they know they are not
wanted:
	In one of the Gospels (please don't ask for chapter and verse),
	Jesus rather clearly tells His apostles to go from town to town
	preaching.  But if they find a town where they are unwelcome,
	a town where they are reviled and not heard, they are to LEAVE,
	shaking the town's dust from their sandals.
	My unschooled interpretations (move THIS discussion to net.religion,
	please) is that they are to forget about that town (newsgroup) and
	put their efforts to productive use elsewhere, rather than dwelliing
	on tasks beyond your present effectiveness.
	Also, I seem to recall that Paul tells his readers that their most
	important preaching is their example.  I do not think that those
	who continue to trouble a newsgroup such as this are setting a
	good example.  'nuf said?

Further discussion on net.religion.

					From the lustful and hetero keyboard of
					the Duke of deNet

					Mark Terribile
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