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God blessFair enough, I guess we are at an impasse in terms of scripture then. Since we both have doctrinal ideas that conflict (and presumably we both feel textual support) there are two resolutions to this:
1- we can continue arguing until one of us either gives up or starts insulting the other (not my preference), or
2- decide on the merits of this doctrine as an issue of salvation.
I tend to take the second view (at least as a starting point). Is our difference in view here an issue that will lead to the soul of the other going down the path of destruction? Or, despite our differences, are we both still Bible-believing Christians who accept the death of Christ as sufficient for all sins?
I'm sure others will disagree (and I can see their disagreements already, and how they will respond - it's happened too many times to see otherwise), but I don't think it a matter of salvation. Thus while we have our differences in this respect, I still greet you (and those like you) as brothers and sisters in Christ). I would never attend a church with a female pastor, but that is entirely a personal choice based on interpretation of scripture.
I think this is the best way to go, at least for now. While we may not agree, we can continue to share biblical views on this. At some stage in the future, the Holy Spirit may enlighten me (or alternatively, enlighten you) to the Truth of what the Truth is. But in the interim, we can only do with what God has given us with our human minds (and though some Christians like to take the moral high ground, not a single person on earth has the entire sole truth of every single part of scripture laid out to them).
Thanks for the discussion, it has been most enlightening (I have even learned a thing or two that I am still trying to digest). Best wishes,
~ Regards, Paranoid Android
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