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Subject: Merci

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Biff

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Date Posted: 11/10/02 9:26pm
In reply to: Ben 's message, "Things Ben likes about Biff" on 08/ 3/02 1:22pm

>Biff,
>
>Thank you for your utter honesty in this post. I am
>basically amazed at the candor you display here. It's
>quite impressive that you aren't afraid to say these
>types of things, especially in front of some of us. I
>remember that when I was a Christian, I always kept my
>questions out of discussions with non-Christians. I
>felt that if they knew I had any problems whatsoever
>with either the Bible or living the Christian life,
>that they wouldn't have wanted to believe it. Now I
>can see clearly, from being on the other side of the
>equation, that your honesty is actually refreshing and
>inviting.
>
>We have all heard people be completely positive they
>are right and say there are no real problems with the
>Bible, and we all know it's not true, so people like
>that come across as kind of fake. But to hear someone
>who is willing to admit these things in front of a
>group like us is refreshing to the point of making me
>want to listen more closely to why you believe the
>things you do.
>
>Thank you, Biff. You have done your faith a favor
>today.
>
>Ben

Thanks for your affirming comments, Ben. To be frank, I was not completely comfortable with admitting those things to this group. But honesty is trait I've been trying to cultivate. I hope that the reasons I believe what I do have been coming across in discussions here. If not, feel free to question me further.

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