Michael Daly wrote:
On 1-Mar-2005, Scott Weiser wrote:

Well, given that there are many examples of the various
manifestations of
God in the Bible,

Hey dickhead - you still insist on ignoring what I wrote in favour of
your bizarre interpretations. I said "no manifestations of God
_as_God_"

If you can't cope with that, it's your problem.

Michael, if you can cope with me and humor me a little, I would like to
ask you a few questions. You have addressed most of your post directly
to Scott, and if you do not wish to engage me, I will understand, and
respect yours and Scotts conversation.

I have been watching this particular thread with interest, as I spent
the last couple days frittering away my time with KMAN and rick. I saw
they are at it again tonight, and I decided to deal with something that
sounds much more interesting. You have been conversing with Scott since
2/21 and seem to be trying to get to some point that I am curious
about, but have not been able to acertain exactly what that point is.
It seems that you are saying something that is going over Scotts head
or experience. I believe that he has admitted that he is not a
particularly religious person, so his arguement is primarily academic.
You seem to be saying something more.

You have said, "no manifestations of God _as_God_", which I find to be
a very intrigueing statement. Are you arguing as well from an academic
position, or do you have something more in mind. I am not sure that
Scott can go beyond the academics on this subject. Are you really
interested, curious, or just playing head games with Scott?

I have included the link to the word "theophanies", and which gives a
brief study of the word.

http://www.carm.org/misc/plurality.htm

You say the theophanies are not really God_as_God appearing in this
world, time and space. Do you have some other particular incident in
mind, either past, present or future, that would accomplish the
desirable and acceptable level of verifiable proof to be considered not
only evidence, but God_as God revelation?

Have you experienced any such incident that is inspiring this line of
discussion, so as to be able to describe in a meaningful way for us?

Or are you saying that it is in fact impossible, based on the
separation of the spiritual realm, and the world where we now dwell,
and that we are just blowing smoke if we claim such an event has ever,
or will ever occur?

If you could answer these questions, I would be interested in
continuing with your discussion later. TnT