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originally posted by: JahRastafari
You're stumbling block is the word, "deity". It seems as though you refuse to accept the definition of that word because it goes against your beliefs.
Deity
noun, plural deities.
1. a god or goddess.
2. divine character or nature, especially that of the Supreme Being; divinity.
3. the estate or rank of a god:
4. a person or thing revered as a god or goddess:
5. the Deity, God; Supreme Being.
Deity
noun, plural deities.
1. a god or goddess.
2. divine character or nature, especially that of the Supreme Being; divinity.
3. the estate or rank of a god:
4. a person or thing revered as a god or goddess:
5. the Deity, God; Supreme Being.
ETA: And with this, I will bow out and let you tend to your thread.
Ok Last post. I don't buy into capitaliztion changing the meaning of words. Seems like a desperate thing to make things fit.
I didn't skip any definition, they all say god in one way or another.
If I am not mistaken, the source of the words that Selassie spoke where captured audio. You have no way of knowing if the word was capitalaized or not. Not that it makes a difference to most people, either.
Lastley you have the fact that it ws a reply to the Rastafari claim. Context dictates that he was telling them that they were wrong. He wouldn't have needed to tell them "not" to do something if it was correct.
Remember, my point is about how the message looks to the receiver not how you see it. Just a friendly observation.
originally posted by: JahRastafari
This is a simple misconception, but we must understand that through this type of reasoning we can learn the truth. Honest discussions and thoughtful questions will lead us to higher knowledge.
But you seem to be expecting everyone else to change while you stand stubborn.
That isn't a quest for knowledge, that is wanting to be right no matter what. That is what people see and that is why your message is dying out.
originally posted by: JahRastafari
We only expect to be crucified (rejected).
"We only expect to be crucified (rejected)."
Not even close to the same thing.
Intereseting point that you are sticklers for definitions at times but play real loose with the meaning of words when it suits you.
It isn't even about you. It's about the message, or at least it should be but, honestly, there seems to be a real persecution complex with you.
Makes no difference to me if people believe you or not. I'm just letting you know why most probably won't.
Your bible decoding skills are not convincing either. You guys are bad it this from almost every angle.
Enjoy your truth, hope you were not serious about saving future generations from suffering because if that depends on you guys getting a clear message out, then the world is in deep trouble.
Good thing it doesn't.
Repeating the same things over and over won't make them true.
I guess I have the hope that people are keen enough to see the BS if someone points it out but, they almost always disappoint.
You remind me of some guys I spoke with a while back that were from the Nation of Islam. They would do the same thing.
originally posted by: JahRastafari
So we're in agreement then?
"Hence, if anybody says that differences exist between Moslems and Christians, that person is an enemy of Ethiopia." - His Majesty