Redfog, how many times do I have to say that this universe was created? You have chosen to create an issue that never existed. If it exasperates you don't blame me. I don't play the cubbyhole game.

Darius, you are being asked a direct question, and the reasons are being clearly stated. This is fundamental belief #6

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God is Creator of all things, and has revealed in Scripture the authentic account of His creative activity. In six days the Lord made "the heaven and the earth" and all living things upon the earth, and rested on the seventh day of that first week. Thus He established the Sabbath as a perpetual memorial of His completed creative work.

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Now if you disagree with this, it should be easy enough to say so. Probably most of the people in this forum have beliefs which are contrary to the norm. Just being an SDA makes one contrary to the norm. So there's no shame in admitting you believe something differently than others. But there's no reason to avoid direct questions, and then feign being taken aback because you've answered them!

Tom, I have to remain within the parameters of the forum. The rules do not say that one cannot be a member based on what believes but that one cannot express views on the forum that contradict what is accepted in the forum. I have discussed this with Daryl. For this reason, I will refrain from making statements that would likely place me in violation of the agreement I made with Daryl. It would be unfortunate if we take the position that we only interact with those who believe exactly what we believe. Thankfully, membership in a particular group does not determine one's destiny. So, forgive me if I am deliberately vague on some issues. There are also some, well one for certain, that I won't even touch.

[ December 13, 2005, 01:34 PM: Message edited by: Darius ]

Ok, Darius. That's a clear answer. Thanks.