Re: Observe the trend

On Sat, 15 Mar 2025 21:42:19 +1100, the following appeared
in talk.origins, posted by MarkE <me22over7@gmail.com>:

On 15/03/2025 4:49 pm, Bob Casanova wrote:

On Fri, 14 Mar 2025 09:19:20 -0700, the following appeared
in talk.origins, posted by Bob Casanova <nospam@buzz.off>:
 

On Fri, 14 Mar 2025 20:13:29 +1100, the following appeared
in talk.origins, posted by MarkE <me22over7@gmail.com>:
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The measure of literalism is in the *interpretation* of the text of
Genesis, not the quoting of it.
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Nope; sorry. "Literalism" literally (sorry 'bout that) means
that the text is taken exactly as read; no interpretation
allowed. If it's interpreted it's not taken literally.

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No comment? OK.

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You've misunderstood. The context was Martin inferring I was a
literalist because I quoted Genesis.
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In this particular case, context is irrelevant; you made a
declarative statement regarding the measure of literalism.
That statement was incorrect; literalism allows NO
interpretation. Stop trying to wiggle out; your were wrong.
Admit it and move on.

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Bob C.

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