Of the Sancta Trinitas, I've seen (independent) threads and debates on the Son (Jesus) and the Father (God) but never on the Holy Ghost/Spirit. Why? — Agent Smith
Much of the debate around Jesus (the Son) and God (the father) revolves around existence (did Jesus really exist and does God exist?). No such quarrel in re the Holy Spirit! — Agent Smith
God the father is the source, and the son, Christ, is the embodiment, with the Holy Spirit as being the force through which this is mediated, especially in the embodiment as Christ. — Jack Cummins
I did write a thread on the Holy Spirit — Jack Cummins
So much for Christianity! I'm sure the same goes for other religions as well. — Agent Smith
I was under the (false) impression that Chrstianity owed much of what it is, doctrinally speaking, to sound, well-crafted argumentation. — Agent Smith
These days it is quite safe to be a unitarian, and eminently sensible. — Bitter Crank
It's pointless to argue when no argument was made to begin with. — Agent Smith
What's the difference between a unitarian and a catholic? — Raymond
I once listened to a priest compare the Trinity to a ham sandwich. I don't think he ever published his insight, though. — Ciceronianus
Ain't the belief in one god a doctrine? — Raymond
Just when he was about to crack the problem - the way to a man's heart is through his stomach! :lol: — Agent Smith
replay1. the sacred ("Father")
2. the sacrificed ("Son")
3. the sacraments ("Holy Spirit") — 90 Proof
We can only pray that his idea will serve to inspire someone to finish his work of interpretation and explanation. — Ciceronianus
"Out of the crooked timber of humanity, no straight thing was ever made" said Kant. — Bitter Crank
There is not one who is righteous. No, not one. — George Orwell
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