tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11109306.post114499702037329439..comments2024-03-28T23:42:23.455+08:00Comments on KTemoc Konsiders ........: Rehabilitation - Judas Iscariot?KTemochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09951253039042572381noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11109306.post-1145277944514513662006-04-17T20:45:00.000+08:002006-04-17T20:45:00.000+08:00y1, apologies for not replying earlier but have be...y1, apologies for not replying earlier but have been going slow due to a lot of work ;-) even on weekends. I'll be most delighted to discuss with you more on this, I'll start another fresh posting to do that. Stand by for it. CheersKTemochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09951253039042572381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11109306.post-1145074714055541692006-04-15T12:18:00.000+08:002006-04-15T12:18:00.000+08:00KT, discussing the so called gospel of Judas on a ...KT, discussing the so called gospel of Judas on a historical basis is a very good starting point rather than on a basis of faith. i do not find your blog offensive, but would like to respond as a matter of discussion.<BR/><BR/>I think your statement saying defending or attacking the so called 5th gospel is a matter of faith, rather than on historical fact, is wrong. Based on historical facts, the coptic document (note coptic, not greek or aramaic, the early church's language) is perhaps a copy of some other document that has been lost. Let us assume there is one such document, and our assumption can be right as the early church fathers did aver to it, that document is a rather dubious one, coming from a source that is dubious. <BR/><BR/>let me say that a great deal of writing has been done on this matter and my links should help to sort the facts from the fantasy and the shady deals of modern commerce for such a time as this. shalom to you my friend, salam or peace whichever you may choose.Y1https://www.blogger.com/profile/18005263623721813319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11109306.post-1145011733735393942006-04-14T18:48:00.000+08:002006-04-14T18:48:00.000+08:00First of all, I want to thank Joshua Chin and Y1 f...First of all, I want to thank Joshua Chin and Y1 for adding to my limited knowledge on my queries.<BR/><BR/>I want to assure them that I am not insulting their religion in discussing the question of Judas Iscariot and the suspected motives of the medieval Church - note the word 'medieval', an age ago.<BR/><BR/>In matters of religion, it's very difficult for a believer, one who has embraced the faith to discuss issues with a non-believer because these two would be on different frequencies, for obvious reasons.<BR/><BR/>Best case scenario you get an open-minded man of the faith who's quite willing to discuss and even wrestle but obviously there has to be a limit to his willingness to question his own belief or faith. <BR/><BR/>On the other side of the coin, best case scenario, the non-believer is merely a person of curiosity. He (excuse me ladies - for simplicity sake I am using the male 3rd person) would listen carefully to the believers but all religons being of faith would in the end require from the listener a leap of faith - some requires a hugh leap while others just a small one. But nonetheless a leap is still required, which only those of faith can make.<BR/><BR/>I prefer to deal with the history and politics of religion, which has been the reason for my Good Friday postings (on two years), as the case of Judas Iscariot raises such intriguing opportunities.<BR/><BR/>Whatever or however one defends or attacks the 5th Gospel, it would be from a postion of faith. I would refrain from crossing swords as even intellectual sparring can be hurtful and may lead to a mistaken perception that KTemoc is attacking the religion or God per se, when I am actually more interested in the historical personalities.<BR/><BR/>However, I welcome any information/links as Joshua and Y1 have kindly extended to me.KTemochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09951253039042572381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11109306.post-1145003261229961022006-04-14T16:27:00.000+08:002006-04-14T16:27:00.000+08:00friend, your question on foreknowledge and freewil...friend, your question on foreknowledge and freewill is one of the paradox of christianity or for all religion that believe in an omniscience God. great minds have tried to grab hold of it. i shall not try to offer my two sen. <BR/><BR/>Joshua Chin's offering is well worth reading and this is a simplistic answer (non technical) http://www.comereason.org/phil_qstn/phi038.asp<BR/><BR/>Regarding the Gospel of Judas, I had blogged on it last week and I am sure you will find these useful:<BR/><BR/>http://www.apologeticsindex.org/240-gospel-of-judas-christian-response<BR/><BR/>http://christopherbutler.wordpress.com/2006/04/07/drawing-appropriate-conclusions-from-the-gospel-of-judas/#commentsY1https://www.blogger.com/profile/18005263623721813319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11109306.post-1144998662422913112006-04-14T15:11:00.000+08:002006-04-14T15:11:00.000+08:00HiI am impressed with your 'study' in this area. B...Hi<BR/>I am impressed with your 'study' in this area. But perhaps this article on the "Two wills of God" by John Piper might help you see some light into this seeming 'contradictions'. Its kinda long but I suppose it should not be a hindrance to one so interested in seeking the truth.<BR/>http://www.desiringgod.org/library/topics/doctrines_grace/2wills.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com