Third-Most-Hated Religious Group in America

libby

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Mary interceded for the hosts of the wedding. You are correct that does not say that they went to her, that is my mistake. However, I still maintain that, as I believe, it shows us her maternal concern for our affairs and that she will go to her Son on our behalf. I know what you say to that, "she is dead now"; however, I disagree with that premise. I believe that those who are Christians are alive now in Heaven.
That being said, I have another point I want to check out which I may get back to you on in a day or two.
 

Starman3000m

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This another case where the King James is less clear in translation. Where it uses "what have I to do with thee" in verse 4, the Greek is more correctly translated "Woman, what does that have to do with us." Which seems a bit clearer in that it indicates that Mary knew of her Son's abilities but that Jesus was not ready to reveal Himself to the general public.

That may very well have been the intended meaning. However, this kind of reminds me of the account in Luke Ch. 2 where Jesus, at the age of 12, reminded His mother that He had His Father's business to tend to:

And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business? (Luke 2:48-49)

Jesus was not being disrespectful in either instance - just reminding His mother that His work was of a different nature than what she could imagine in her human intellect.

BTW: Interesting to note that in John Ch. 2 the bridegroom (not Jesus) is the one who was credited for serving the fine wine at the marriage feast. This, however, may be viewed as an analogy where Jesus would become the Bridegroom of the Spiritual Church. (This analogy could be expanded upon with scripture)

John 2, verses:

6: And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece.
7: Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim.
8: And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it.
9: When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom,10: And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now.11: This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.
 

Cheeky1

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Why Are Mormons the Third-Most-Hated Religious Group in America?


Well, somebody has to be the "third" ranked something.:sarcasm:

Hated?...I doubt it.

Not liked?...more likely.


Reminds me of those college statistics. This college is placed 2nd in this stat and 10th in this one, or our college is in the "top 10" for these categories. Meaningless - all of it.

Anyway, carry on. lol
 

Starman3000m

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Well, somebody has to be the "third" ranked something.:sarcasm:

Hated?...I doubt it.

Not liked?...more likely.


Reminds me of those college statistics. This college is placed 2nd in this stat and 10th in this one, or our college is in the "top 10" for these categories. Meaningless - all of it.

Anyway, carry on. lol

Agreed - "not liked" would be a good answer but it's odd that the article places a ranking on who is "hated" the most and who is hated the least. IMO, hate is hate no matter to what degree.

Re; Statistics: Ah, yes...those college statistics. Actually, it also depends on who is gathering the "statistics" together for the report. Another point is that one needs to take into consideration the sampling of those "polled" that the statistician used on which to base his/her conclusions. Basically, all polls can be slanted to arrive at the conclusion that one wants it to be. This is true in marketing and political surveys. Or, in other cases, survey reports are conducted without having enough accurate information of all people and/or not asking the right questions that the conclusion ends up being flawed and questionable. (As most surveys are)

As far as Mormons being the "third most hated group," not so with my boss, a former Catholic (had been an altar boy) who says he hates everybody equally! LOL

BTW: Welcome to the discussion, Cheeky1, hope to read more of your comments.
 
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