John 1

[Steve Consilvio]

Bismillah: Assalamo ALikum.
Ok, so can he create a 'fat-thin' man at the same time or a ‘tall-short' guy simultaneously’?


If we just follow your understanding of God, then we can safely say that he could also die, since he can do “whatever he wants”.

Actually, you desire for me to follow your definition of Christianity, and then reject it. Sorry that I can't help you. My definition of Christianity is already often at odds with other Christians. :-)


I speak the truth as I understand it. If you want to teach me something, then please teach me, but I will not be drawn into defending the interpretation of others, much less your interpretation of their interpretation.


Ideas exist separate from who speaks then. If you want to define and explore an idea, then please do so. The truth is the truth, no matter whose lips it is on, and an error is an error, no matter whose lips it is on.


Can Jesus die on the cross and be divine? Of course, why do you put limits on the divine? It is your definition of death and divine that is probably the problem. For example, if somebody was brought back from the dead, then were they really dead?


You are, I assume, trying to use reason to defend your Islam faith. But why defend any faith? It is God we want to understand and be in His grace, not some pedantic definition. God wants us to love one another. You are seeking ways to disagree with one another. That is a struggle that lies in your heart, and only you can solve it.


While I say I am Catholic, it was not my choice. God placed me in a Catholic family. Since there is hypocrisy everywhere, I see no purpose of trading one hypocrisy for another. I go to church because I am a sinner, not because I am holy.


You seem to have fallen into the trap of thinking that you are holier, wiser and smarter than Christians generically, and me specifically. It is a common trap, is it not, the sin of pride? You decide the question, and you decide what is the correct answer. Isn't that the classic format of the Inquisition? The self-righteous test the humble. Wasn't that the fate of Socrates, Jesus and all the prophets? The patient are stoned by the impatient. The weak are stoned by the strong.


If I may, could I ask you a question? How do you define mercy, and why is it important? Forget for a moment religious definitions and traditions. What is Mercy?


btw, how do I 'follow' the trinity? It is a concept, or a description. I love Jesus the same as I love you. Because I love him, he taught me how to love. If I can hate one person, then I hate the whole world. I even love Christians who I feel are in error. Afterall, I am just a sinner, too. It is only my sins that I can control, nobody else's.


I love Moses, Muhammad, Osama bin Laden and Hitler, too. I even love George Bush and Nixon. They are all a reflection of myself. I choose to reflect love and forgiveness, and purge the jealousy, hate, fear and pride that resides within me, as best I can. That is how I am in communion with the Holy Spirit. Can I prove it? lol Of course not. You shall see what you decide to see, and I shall see what I decide to see. That is what 'the seen and unseen' refers to.

These are the horns of the dilemma
What truth is proof against all lies


When sacred fails before profane


The wisest man is deemed insane


-lyrics from a song by the Grateful Dead