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From: XVDHMAK@VCUVM1 (Michael Kline)
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Subject: inclusive language
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Date: 13 Feb 90 16:37:37 GMT
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 *** Reply to note of 02/13/90 02:20

 I would need more on the "inclusive language". As far as scripture goes, many
 of the "sons, and men" speak of mankind, generally addressed as masculine.

 On the gender of God, I once said that since God chose to represent Himself to
 us as male(same goes for the Trinity), then that is how I address Him. The
 scriptures tell us that there is no sex or marriage in Heaven, so we assume
 that God has no sex, but like I said, He has shown Himself to us as male.

 I'm not sure if the Spirit has been shown as male or not, but I think "it"
 would be wrong because the Spirit is indeed a person. There are scriptures
 that tell us "The Spirit told me..." and on Annias, "You have not liked to the
 Spirit but to God."

 All comments welcome.

                In His Love,

                  Michael A. Kline, Sr. SSE
                  VDH, Technical Support
                  (804)786-1559
                  XVDHMAK at VCUVM1
                  Richmond, Virginia