[Ali Imran]

It's no secret that many governments across the world have their own brigades of apologists and hatchet men to propagandize and defend something - such as a cause, organisation or system - that's being criticized or attacked by other people. In the faith arena, an apologist can come in the person of a dogmatist, and so arguing with them is pointless. Another type of apologist is a Christ follower who defends and clear up misconceptions about the Christian faith without forcing his views down other's throat, the way a religious dogmatist does. He's also ready to share the exclusive gospel in our inclusive world.

It isn't hard to see which of the two categories I fall into from my descriptions given above. No, I have never haboured any ill feelings toward anyone in SGtalk, not least you. And certainly not hatred because hate in all its manifestations is wrong. I've said we're on opposite poles when it comes to religious faith. Yet you're still telling me politely that I'm on the wrong path. I can see through you, but I won't call you a dogmatist even though you fit that description. Some things are better left unsaid. Suffice to say, all the ding-dongs about the Bible here, courtesy of your goodself, extends beyond the physical world - into a spiritual warfare too.

Good morning.

Why do you say God loves everybody when we read in the Bible that God's love is conditional? I find that dishonest. I'm interested in how you can say that without batting an eyelid.