A KJVOnlyism...

It's actually no different than the "reasoning" of G.A. Riplinger. Don't blame blanket statements on others, the KJVO's of your ilk accomplish this well enough on your own.

I recall when her book "New Age Versions" came out, KJVOnlists bought it hook, line, and sinker, caused rifts in College over this, had their soapbox reinforced, imprudent passion reignited, and went on tangents.

But this is typical of these types, who believe things without being wise to look into them, but are quick to believe alarmist and fantastical whims. A couple of instances; One of these KJVOonlyists presented me with the "Proctor & Gamble" "is of the devil documents," and she, her husband and others were all worked up over this at the start of the services. They then asked me if I would warn the entire church, now! I told her I would look into it first. As it turned out, it was false alarmist propaganda.

I was also (later) warned to look into G.A. Riplingers book (when I was a KJV preacher, never using another text) because the devil was in the printing business and was making satanic Bibles.

As time went by, Riplinger sympathizers became aware that this was a work of a woman, as they assumed it was a man, and some turned upon her works for this reason. Others dismantled her theories and showed her lies to others and left her. Many KJVOnlists still adhere to her drivel, when much of her credibility and works have been proven to be a farce, inaccurrate, and not truthful.

After years of things like the above, hatred about a version directed at others who use other versions, a caustic attitude, personal (not biblical) agendas, and much other nonsense, I looked into changing versions, and did so. It was time for me to leave this behind, this hatefulness, the guilt trip, warnings of others using versions who were on their way to hell (for using another version), and other condemnations that men place upon others all for a version of the Bible. This was a good choice on my part, although I do hold a lot of respect and value toward the KJV to this day. By the way, reading another version through has shown me much that I missed using the KJV alone, and has brough other things to light from the Word of God.

I don't give anyone grief over reading or using the KJV, God bless them as they do, it's a wonderful version! Those accusing others of such are simply not telling the truth, as this is not my position, yet I believe persons feel comfortable and proud to live in a fabricated notion that they are being "persecuted" over the KJV. One person tells others he has been maligned for reading the KJV here on the BB. This is unfounded and is a false accusation, no one has done any of the sort.

I find this self-martyrdom of great interest which some use in relation to their choice of a version. This same attitude is seen within some of the more extreme KJVOnlyist churches.

The issues I have with KJVOnlyists is contained to those I've mentioned above. if a person doesn't like the fact I use the NASB, that's just frankly too bad.

Anyhow, here's a passage we all should practice:

The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going. Proverbs 14:15

 

The Jehovah's Witnesses have some truth too. Yes?

Any person that produces a slough of lies to rake in money from a certain market within Christendom, causing heresies within the same, namely KJVOnlyists, should be condemned for such things.

G. A. Riplinger employed a sinister tactic of the cults, throwing in some truth, mixed with lies, and people will believe it and pay for it, and willingly deceive themselves and others with these lies.

The statement "there is some truth to it" is a deceptive, false, imprudent, unwise, ridiculous compromising statement. Truth is either pure or it is not truth. We're not talking a theological work, we're talking in context of a book made to deceive others, one which uses lie after lie to make fantastical and delusional conclusions filled with error.

Employing anything including compromising denial to shed a positive light upon an sugar-stick issue one empathizes with, that goes against conscience is a ludicrous stance, and is no stance for real truth. Doing so is to overlook and turn a blind eye to the lies one admits is there because of ones personal liking of the issue. This is called employing self-deception.

The fact any person knows a source to be filled with error and lies, while still arguing to support it is definitely making commentary in so doing on their integrity and character.

 

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That's actually kind of scary!!! Not one emblem, sign, symbol, nada on my NASB. I must have the TRUE Bible. :thumbsup:

On a serious note, I am happy that I was not tainted with the KJVOnlyist agenda having come from a church at salvation that was indeed IFB, but did not believe in this mess. I was never convinced at any point, though some made attempt, that the KJV was the only true Word of God. I'm enjoying the NASB and thinking some about the ESV also.

By the way, I recall some talking about the NKJV (which I do own) and the symbol thereof being a subtle "666." How utterly ridiculous.

 

You're angry? Don't be, instead, be like me and be calm. But I concede rightfully that you needed an out, so you use an accusation, label and name calling as a convenient excuse.

Swastikas, crescent moon, stars? Where does this nonsensical banter come from, you? Why do you regularly come up with fantastical sensationalisms as your "proofs" and apology, and use them also in a caustic fashion against others?

Again, no one has accused, slandered, "presecuted", ridiculed, nor made fun of you for reading the KJV as you've falsely alluded to. I'm certain that you find some delusional comfort in accusing of this, although such has never happened here on the BB as you've falsely alleged.

Anyhow, you said way more than that, you actually endorsed Riplinger, while at the same time admitting she has lied. Most KJVOnlyists do such, in other words, accept fantastical claims without proof or practicing prudent investigation. Thus there is a sizable market those like Riplinger prey upon.

Go back and re-read what I said. You're clearly in error and empathize with a person who has knowingly lied, misrepresented, and fabricated statements, and you do so because it happens to be a pet doctrine of yours; KJVO.

Versions becoming a doctrine preached about didn't come from Biblical revelation, but rather from man made traditions. You're preaching about a version here on the BB, no need to say it doesn't happen in your church.

This is what you are propagating, man-made doctrines revolving around a version. Nothing but error will come from your teaching here.

 

First off, winman, this thread isn't about symbols and what not, is it? That's right. Go start your own thread with your ideas about symbols? Thanks.

Yes, this thread is about the absurdities of KJVOnlyisms.

You've endorsed Riplinger, a known liar, and justified her lies. Secondly, you have mentioned you are ridiculed for reading the KJV. This is absolutely false, no one has ridiculed you for this on the BB.

If you desire to share some more KJVOnlyisms with us, go for it, as far as derailing the thread for other sensationalistic and fantastical beliefs of yours, start your own thread, OK?

Thanks.