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Jason Odd Member From: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
posted 04 November 2004 12:40 AM
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I don't think he used religion other than the fact that he portrayed himself as a very religous person. Which he may well be. His business concepts that he claims are some 20 to 30 years ahead of the time are the real reason. I get the impression that Al really believes that his business technique is in no way questionable. Whereas the prosecutor, judge, FBI, etc saw it quite differently. The sentence seems very tough though. |
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HowardR Member From: N.Y.C.,N.Y. |
posted 04 November 2004 04:28 AM
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He's a man of strong conviction. Over 90 of them. |
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Donny Hinson Member From: Balto., Md. U.S.A. |
posted 04 November 2004 08:40 AM
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"I was raised to believe the terms "millionaire" and "Christian" are mutually exclusive. You can be one or the other, but you can't be both"......
quote: Yes, Gene, there are. They're called "hippocrites". The bible is pretty clear on this... "It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than it is for a rich man to enter the kingdom of Heaven." Now, some parts of the bible may be vague, and subject to different interpretations, but I don't think there's but one way to interpret that passage. [This message was edited by Donny Hinson on 04 November 2004 at 08:43 AM.] |
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Gene Jones Member From: Oklahoma City, OK USA |
posted 04 November 2004 08:57 AM
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.....quote.."It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than it is for a rich man to enter the kingdom of Heaven.".... ....and I always thought that was a parable or an analogy, like: "Sell all you have and give it to the poor".... I continue to be amazed at the things I continue to learn....and usually about the time when I think I already know everything! www.genejones.com [This message was edited by Gene Jones on 04 November 2004 at 09:03 AM.] |
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Rick Collins Member From: Claremont , CA USA |
posted 04 November 2004 09:42 AM
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I'm no Bible scholar for sure ___ just do some reading everyday and try to pay attention. I cannot always discern what is metaphor, hyperbole, or what is to be interpreted literally. But, as for some commandments there is no ambiguity. Some theologians interpret "eye of a needle" as that passageway between close vertical rocks (usually found in the desert, like those at Needles, CA). Passage is possible, but one must shed some of his possessions to squeeze through. If Al is not guilty, I hope someone close to him can help him get justice. Rick |
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Frank Estes Member From: Huntsville, AL |
posted 04 November 2004 03:14 PM
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I am not really following all of this, but in regards to some of the "home-grown" theology here, one should consider the full context when quoting The Bible. Often people forget to read the rest of the verse...
quote: My take on those verses is that it is NOT impossible for one to be rich and saved. Notice verse 26--with God all things are possible. And, he says "hardly" not "never." In fact, the rich Christians I have known were VERY generous with their abundant resources. They were reaping what they sowed. Rick: that is a common belief about the "eye of a needle." |
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b0b Sysop From: Cloverdale, California, USA |
posted 04 November 2004 03:18 PM
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Having strayed far from the topic of "Steel Players: Steel Guitarists and their Music" into the realms of politics and religion, this topic has finally earned its lock. |
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