Do words have a fixed meaning?

It shows that understanding is often subjective. Many KJVOs will say "The NIV does such and so to the doctrine of blah blah blah." What is really happening is that they have such an emotional attachment to the reading of the KJV that they are unable to understand the NIV (or other modern version) to be saying the same thing.

It also happens within the church in which all the people use the same translation, of course, which explains why two people can read the same passage and come to completely different understandings.

If we really examine our own emotional assumptions, and consciously (and conscientiously) try to avoid the pitfalls inherent in them, we just might learn to communicate more effectively, and the KJVO issue might die a long over due death.

 

No, what you did was cut and paste some uninformed opinions by unknowns who failed to understand the concept of General Semantics. Then, based on those unknown's opinions, you declared victory.

What you did was show that your misunderstanding of their views contradicts your understanding of the biblical world view, a world view that is not necessarily shared by all biblicists. And, of course, I understand exactly what you were saying and implying regarding my position. Had you not been making such an implication, it would not have been part of your response to me.

I have not personally attacked you or anyone else. I pointed out that your methodology resembles some of the most biased spin masters currently spewing forth their moronic theories. As to not liking what you pointed out, as it was inaccurate and untenable, there was really nothing to not like. Rather like reading Homebound's posts. All lather and no substance.

 

No. That was Marcia's ad hominem accusation based on her inability to understand the discussion while refusing to admit it and ask questions toward clarification.

Not only that, but to a lesser extent, different people, due to different backgrounds and experiences, often do the same thing.

Correct, but what is "objective" to you might not be "objective" to me. Of course we both know that "objective" is a neutral position without bias of any sort, but our emotional state may not allow us to admit that.

Of course. "Thy word is truth."

Yes, but our finite minds are usually incapable of comprehending the absolute meaning.

Correct.

We not only need to have a better understanding of what others hear when we say the words, but we have to have a better understanding of what we mean when we say the words.

Pretty close.

It seems that some people can't see things as clearly as you do.