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Bruce Tiffany writes:
> I can't believe any followers of Yeshua haMashiach ever told your son he was
> sinking in the water because he didn't believe.  And I think you undermine
> your own credibility when you assert that they did.
and...
> I won't believe him, either, if he says they told him that.

Why is this so hard to believe?  With all the crazy things televangelists
spew forth, I find it very easy to believe someone, with what they thought
were good intentions, could say something like that.  Are personal attacks
against Rob really necessary?  While Rob does not agree with the major
topic of alt.messianic (that Y'Shua is Messiah), I have not witnessed him
attacking those who do.  All he has asked for is apologies from those who
continue to attack him.

More importantly, some of the posters professing to be MJs need to examine
their attitudes in light of the writings of a very wise Jew:

Proverbs:

10:19:  When words are many, sin is not absent,
        but he who holds his tongue is wise.

11:12   A man who lacks judgement derides his neighbor,
        but a man of understanding holds his tongue.

12:16   A fool shows his annoyance at once,
        but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

12:18   Reckless words pierce like a sword,
        but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

12;23   A prudent man keeps his knowledge to himself,
        but the heart of fools blurts out folly.

13:3    He who guards his lips guards his life,
        but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin.

15:1    A gentle answer turns away wrath,
        but a harsh word stirs up anger.

(this list of proverbs borrowed from rec.music.christian where it was
necessary to be posted there too)

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