lew (02/21/83)
I am taking Paul's statements about the "flesh of beasts" to be more than mere analogy. He is outlining a world of diverse manifestations, each of which arises from some ineffable quintessence (obviously, my interpretation) Note that he says that "God clothes it [the seed] with the body of his choice." This outline is intended to lend credibility to the idea that some new form may clothe the human "seed" or spirit at the resurrection. I am contending that a view that sees ALL life arising in a unified way based on common PHYSICAL processes casts the expectation of being clothed in some new form into grave doubt. Please don't accuse me of sniping. I am trying to be honest and serious. I can see why someone might think I was just looking for any error I might trump up, but this is not the case. I mean to be engaging the real meaning here. Lew Mammel, Jr. ihuxr!lew