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I buried Paul. Sincerely, The Walrus

Thanks Steve for the perspective I've read through this whole thread, but please excuse me if I bring up something that has already been addressed Aside from any possible definition of θέοπνέυστος, is there anywhere else where the claim is made that the bible is the result of revelation or inspiration or direction from God? I Cor 14:7 maybe? "If anyone thinks he is a prophet or spiritual, let him recognize that the things which I write to you are the Lord's commandment." What about the position that the Bible contains direction and revelation from God, but that not every word in it should be viewed as "The Word of God"?

I apologize for ever being part of an organization that sanctioned this sort of behavior.

Just remember folks, I'm screaming at you and calling you names, because I love you. Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That would have been a great thing to do if you'd checked with me first. No condemnation, but you should be ashamed. Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counselors there is safety. There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus oh, that may seem like a good idea in light of all this new information, but stay the course. Carefully consider the path for your feet, and all your ways will be established

The bullying that went on in TWI was not the playground variety we hear so much about. It was a version of workplace bullying. Here's a snip from a helpful site that can help with understanding workplace bullying. "Unlike schoolyard bullying, you were not targeted because you were a "loner" without friends to stand up to the bullying gang. Nor are you a weakling. Most likely, you were targeted (for reasons the instigator may or may not have known) because you posed a "threat" to him or her. The perception of threat is entirely in his/her mind, but it is what he/she feels and believes. WBI research findings from our year 2000 study and conversations with thousands of targets have confirmed that targets appear to be the veteran and most skilled person in the workgroup. Targets are independent. They refuse to be subservient. Bullies seek to enslave targets. When targets take steps to preserve their dignity, their right to be treated with respect, bullies escalate their campaigns of hatred and intimidation to wrest control of the target's work from the target." SOURCE