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Jim-Me
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Pooka, because I was translating it to the modern day streets, picking a couple of generic characters whom I might encounter on my daily commute.

edit: that is to say, "do encounter from time to time."
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I found this from Occasional's link:
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And, let me tell you right now that I think Joseph Smith was either a lunatic or a liar
Amusing ironic reference of the Trilemma [Smile]
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quote:
Originally posted by pooka:
Blackblade, do you know any alcoholics? Just curious.

JM, If it makes no difference in the parable as told, why are we embellishing it with him being drunken?
Yes I do. I also know what it's like to have an addiction.

Curiosity satisfied?

edit: That last bit is a bit impish, I don't mean it to be.
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Okay. Thanks for the elucidation. [Big Grin]
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BlackBlade
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quote:
Originally posted by pooka:
Okay. Thanks for the elucidation. [Big Grin]
Hey I like to be as lucid as possible. [Smile]

Jin-me: TBH we probably are not arguing anymore, but I don't really see the distinction.
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The point I was trying to make was that we are called to care for the poor regardless of the reasons people are poor. The gospel doesn't have an "if they deserve it" clause. We are not asked to judge the worthiness of the poor, just to help them. Even if we think that their poverty is their own fault.
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