Look up "circular reference".

Post #43,837 by Brandioch 6/28/02 5:39:17 PM Reply	Look up "circular reference". I'm wrong because I disagree with your religion. To prove that I'm wrong, you reference the holy book of your religion. To quote you: All pronouns referring to God are capitalized. You do realize that, accourding to your position, you just stated that all pronouns refering to another pronoun are capitalized. But pronouns can only refer to nouns (or proper nouns). That is the definition of "pronoun". I'm sure there's a chapter and verse in that book of your's that will "prove" I'm wrong. There usually is in those kinds of books.
Post #43,839 by imric 6/28/02 5:45:21 PM Reply	Confusing levels of reference Another political and legal tactic. I refer you to the content of that book, or the Quran, for that matter. I never asked you to believe the message therein. Imric's Tips for Living Paranoia Is a Survival Trait Pessimists are never disappointed - but sometimes, if they are very lucky, they can be pleasantly surprised... Even though everyone is out to get you, it doesn't matter unless you let them win.
Post #43,841 by Brandioch 6/28/02 5:56:27 PM Reply	Why am I wrong? Because the Bible says so. Why am I wrong? Because the Bible says so. Where does the Bible say I'm wrong? Well, if I'd read the Bible, I'd know. But I have read the Bible and I don't know. loop ================================================= Oh, so now I can find the answer in the Quran, too. But you are still unable or unwilling (it's a *SIN*!!!) to point out the chapter and verse. You do know that the Bible is broken down to books and chapters and verses. Of course you do. Even someone who's read the Bible like I have knows that. And since what you're saying is in the Bible (so you say), then it should be referencable by book, chapter and verse. From the King James version. Genesis 1:1 "In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth." 2 Kings 6:4 "So he went with them. And when they came to Jordan, they cut down wood." See how easy it is? Damn. Now I have The Pet Shop Boys' "It's a Sin" going through my head.
Post #43,843 by imric 6/28/02 6:13:43 PM Reply	Oh, I can prove you wrong without 'saying' his name. Exodus 20 And God spake all these words, saying, 2 I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. 3 Thou shalt have no other gods before me. 4 Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. 5 Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me; 6 And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments. 7 Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain. Notice: The LORD thy God. Not used as a proper noun. Imric's Tips for Living Paranoia Is a Survival Trait Pessimists are never disappointed - but sometimes, if they are very lucky, they can be pleasantly surprised... Even though everyone is out to get you, it doesn't matter unless you let them win.
Post #43,849 by Brandioch 6/28/02 7:19:48 PM Reply	How did it get printed if it's a sin to print it? Okay, how did the verse with the name of the god of the Christians make it through all those copies of the Bible (2000 years old) if it was a sin to "say" it? Fascinating. As for "thy God" not being a proper noun, you're quoting from your holy book. Now, which god is "thy God" referencing in your holy book? "One nation, under God" But you don't see how the reference is the same? "One nation, under God" uses "God" as a proper noun. The name of the god of the Christians. It was put in there to differentiate our indoctrination oath from the indoctrination oaths of the "Godless Communists" with whom we were engaged in the "Cold War". The chapter you quoted, and all throughout your holy book, capitalizes anything refering to the god of the Christians. "Him", "His" and so forth. This is because it is your holy book about your god. It also capitalizes "Son" when refering to God's Son, Jesus (John, 3:16). For reference, check out how "god" is capitalized when refering to Zeus or Thor in historical texts. Here's a link to Bulfinch's. [link\|http://www.bulfinch.org/fables/bull1a.html\|gods]

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