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"Fredric L. Rice" |
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15 Mar 2005 12:20:51 AM |
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Christian Times Newspaper on getting stoned |
From The Observer, 3/13/05:
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,6903,1436392,00.html
No getting stoned in new Bible
Jamie Doward
Sunday March 13, 2005
The Observer
For centuries scholars have argued over the most delicate nuances of
biblical texts, passionately debating whether key words should be
tweaked to reflect cultural changes.
But, despite the fervent exchange of such learned views, there has
been no fretting about whether the Bible endorses dope-smoking.
Until now.
A 15-strong panel of eminent theologians and linguists was so
concerned that young people reading the Bible today are confusing the
phrase 'stoned' not with Old Testament executions but with drugs, that
it has suggested a radical clarification to a forthcoming edition of
the sacred text.
In an attempt to clear up any confusion on the part of Britain's
youth, Today's New International Version Bible, published by Hodder &
Stoughton on Tuesday, updates the original edition, published 27 years
ago, so that people are 'stoned to death', rather than 'stoned'.
'We wanted to keep it from being confused with drug addiction,'
Professor Ronald Youngblood, who chaired the panel, told the Church
Times newspaper.
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| User: "Enkidu" |
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| Title: Re: Christian Times Newspaper on getting stoned |
15 Mar 2005 08:08:32 AM |
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(Fredric L. Rice) wrote in
news:113d0foofan309e@corp.supernews.com:
From The Observer, 3/13/05:
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,6903,1436392,00.html
No getting stoned in new Bible
Jamie Doward
Sunday March 13, 2005
The Observer
For centuries scholars have argued over the most delicate nuances of
biblical texts, passionately debating whether key words should be
tweaked to reflect cultural changes.
But, despite the fervent exchange of such learned views, there has
been no fretting about whether the Bible endorses dope-smoking.
Until now.
A 15-strong panel of eminent theologians and linguists was so
concerned that young people reading the Bible today are confusing the
phrase 'stoned' not with Old Testament executions but with drugs, that
it has suggested a radical clarification to a forthcoming edition of
the sacred text.
Is this really Elroy's work?
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Enkidu AA#2165
EAC Chaplin and ordained minister,
ULC, Modesto, CA
If you believe everything you read, better not read.
-- Japanese proverb
Now playing: Earth Story 06
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| User: "FreeThink" |
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| Title: Re: Christian Times Newspaper on getting stoned |
15 Mar 2005 05:30:33 AM |
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Fredric L. Rice wrote:
From The Observer, 3/13/05:
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,6903,1436392,00.html
No getting stoned in new Bible
Jamie Doward
Sunday March 13, 2005
The Observer
For centuries scholars have argued over the most delicate nuances of
biblical texts, passionately debating whether key words should be
tweaked to reflect cultural changes.
But, despite the fervent exchange of such learned views, there has
been no fretting about whether the Bible endorses dope-smoking.
Until now.
A 15-strong panel of eminent theologians and linguists was so
concerned that young people reading the Bible today are confusing the
phrase 'stoned' not with Old Testament executions but with drugs,
that
it has suggested a radical clarification to a forthcoming edition of
the sacred text.
In an attempt to clear up any confusion on the part of Britain's
youth, Today's New International Version Bible, published by Hodder &
Stoughton on Tuesday, updates the original edition, published 27
years
ago, so that people are 'stoned to death', rather than 'stoned'.
'We wanted to keep it from being confused with drug addiction,'
Professor Ronald Youngblood, who chaired the panel, told the Church
Times newspaper.
---
http://www.ElmerFudd.US/ http://www.notserver.com/
Scientology crooks: http://sf.irk.ru/www/ot3/otiii-gif.html
Scientology murder: http://PerkinsTragedy.org
Improving the herd: http://www.rightard.org/
Sure. Why bother expanding the youth's vocabulary? Education is
dangerous.
They again change the meaning of the bible just as they have always
done.
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| User: "Elroy Willis" |
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| Title: Re: Christian Times Newspaper on getting stoned |
16 Mar 2005 06:27:38 AM |
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FreeThink <zeno7772004@yahoo.com> wrote in alt.atheism
Fredric L. Rice wrote:
From The Observer, 3/13/05:
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,6903,1436392,00.html
No getting stoned in new Bible
Jamie Doward
Sunday March 13, 2005
The Observer
In an attempt to clear up any confusion on the part of Britain's
youth, Today's New International Version Bible, published by Hodder &
Stoughton on Tuesday, updates the original edition, published 27
years ago, so that people are 'stoned to death', rather than 'stoned'.
'We wanted to keep it from being confused with drug addiction,'
Professor Ronald Youngblood, who chaired the panel, told the Church
Times newspaper.
Sure. Why bother expanding the youth's vocabulary? Education is
dangerous.
I doubt any kids were actually confused in the first place. Plus the
word "stoned" is still there. Sheesh.
They again change the meaning of the bible just as they have always
done.
From the article:
"Use of the word 'Christ', which was popular with Greek-speaking
churches, has been replaced by the Hebrew title 'Messiah'."
Surely this can't mean all occurrences of Christ, can it?
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Elroy Willis
www.elroysemporium.com
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| User: "DanielSan" |
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16 Mar 2005 06:30:55 AM |
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Elroy Willis wrote:
From the article:
"Use of the word 'Christ', which was popular with Greek-speaking
churches, has been replaced by the Hebrew title 'Messiah'."
Surely this can't mean all occurrences of Christ, can it?
Sure it can! I'm going to go start my Messiahmas shopping now with my
friend Messiahopher. Messiah! This is going to get complicated.
Where's my global search and replace? *root root*
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| User: "Elroy Willis" |
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16 Mar 2005 07:31:09 AM |
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DanielSan <daniel-san@myrealbox.com> wrote in alt.atheism
Elroy Willis wrote:
From the article:
"Use of the word 'Christ', which was popular with Greek-speaking
churches, has been replaced by the Hebrew title 'Messiah'."
Surely this can't mean all occurrences of Christ, can it?
Sure it can! I'm going to go start my Messiahmas shopping now with my
friend Messiahopher. Messiah! This is going to get complicated.
Where's my global search and replace? *root root*
No problemo!
su root
cd /ancientmyths/bible
cat bible.txt | sed 's!christ!messiah!g' > bible.new
mv -f bible.new bible.txt
Tada!
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Elroy Willis
www.elroysemporium.com
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| User: "jwk" |
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16 Mar 2005 08:29:01 AM |
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Fredric L. Rice wrote:
From The Observer, 3/13/05:
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,6903,1436392,00.html
No getting stoned in new Bible
Jamie Doward
Sunday March 13, 2005
The Observer
For centuries scholars have argued over the most delicate nuances of
biblical texts, passionately debating whether key words should be
tweaked to reflect cultural changes.
But, despite the fervent exchange of such learned views, there has
been no fretting about whether the Bible endorses dope-smoking.
Until now.
A 15-strong panel of eminent theologians and linguists was so
concerned that young people reading the Bible today are confusing the
phrase 'stoned' not with Old Testament executions but with drugs,
that
it has suggested a radical clarification to a forthcoming edition of
the sacred text.
In an attempt to clear up any confusion on the part of Britain's
youth, Today's New International Version Bible, published by Hodder &
Stoughton on Tuesday, updates the original edition, published 27
years
ago, so that people are 'stoned to death', rather than 'stoned'.
'We wanted to keep it from being confused with drug addiction,'
Professor Ronald Youngblood, who chaired the panel, told the Church
Times newspaper.
I can hear what they were imagining now... "Dude! Did you hear what
the punishment for adultery is? You got to get *stoned, Dude! Way
cool! I'm going to go ***** around right now!"
jwk
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| User: "Jez" |
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15 Mar 2005 05:18:41 AM |
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Fredric L. Rice wrote:
From The Observer, 3/13/05:
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,6903,1436392,00.html
No getting stoned in new Bible
Jamie Doward
Sunday March 13, 2005
The Observer
For centuries scholars have argued over the most delicate nuances of
biblical texts, passionately debating whether key words should be
tweaked to reflect cultural changes.
But, despite the fervent exchange of such learned views, there has
been no fretting about whether the Bible endorses dope-smoking.
Hehe !
They should follow Jesus...........man........
http://www.cannabisculture.com/backissues/cc11/christ.html
--
Jez
'Realism is seductive because once you have accepted the reasonable
notion that you should base your actions on reality, you are too often
led to accept, without much questioning, someone else's version of what
that reality is. It is a crucial act of independent thinking to be
skeptical of someone else's description of reality.'-
Howard Zinn
NFS Underground2, Americas Army And MOH-PA
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