Talk:Letter to Douglas Moo

'Professor Moo' sounds like a silly name, perhaps fittingly. We should provide a link to the Conservative Bible, just in case he doesn't believe us. Also, is his reponse (or lack thereof) going to be made public? --ReligiousRight 21:20, 6 June 2010 (EDT)

Never mind, I just saw the link. --ReligiousRight 21:25, 6 June 2010 (EDT)

Sure, I'll publish his response (or lack thereof). I'll add mention of that so he'll know.--Andy Schlafly 21:31, 6 June 2010 (EDT)

I would recommend against sending this letter. I fail to see how it could result in anything but ridicule. BobF 21:30, 6 June 2010 (EDT)

Christianity wouldn't exist if fear of ridicule were a concern.--Andy Schlafly 21:31, 6 June 2010 (EDT)

Very well, but I think you should ackowledge that there is a difference between translating the Bible from its original languages and translating it from an archaic form of English, which is what was done here. BobF 21:33, 6 June 2010 (EDT)

I would recommend against making rude comments like that, BobF. I fail to see how it could result in anything but annoying the community. I, for one, am quite interested to see Dr. Moo stutter his way through some pathetic rebuttal attempt. JacobB_{Shout out!} 21:33, 6 June 2010 (EDT)

I'm just stating the facts. The CBP was a tranlsation of the KJV, was it not? Nothing wrong with that, but it really isn't comparable to translating from Greek or Aramaic. BobF 21:36, 6 June 2010 (EDT)

Yeah, I personally don't see how this could "result in ridicule." It's someone (speaking for a group of people, Conservapedia) voicing his concerns regarding a Biblical translation. Let's see what Professor Moo has to say. -- Jeff W. Lauttamus_Discussion 21:38, 6 June 2010 (EDT)

Actually, BOB, most of us used the Greek in our translations. You're clearly here just to argue. So, bye! JacobB_{Shout out!} 21:38, 6 June 2010 (EDT)

Well, then I suggest that the tone of the letter be a bit less insulting. No harm in taking the high road. BobF 21:39, 6 June 2010 (EDT)

What exactly is insulting? I just read through the letter twice, and it seems to be a clear, non-aggressive statement of facts. -- Jeff W. Lauttamus_Discussion 21:42, 6 June 2010 (EDT)

Taking the high road doesn't appear to be something you know much about. JacobB_{Shout out!} 21:40, 6 June 2010 (EDT)

BobF, Moo is going make a translation that will be read potentially by millions. It's important to know if he is going use his translation to only further his political agenda. As for ridicule, Moo already ridiculed the Conservative Bible. This is our rebuttal to his outrageous liberal mockery. --ReligiousRight 21:43, 6 June 2010 (EDT)

Question: Why is only Moo being emailed? Looking at the Committee homepage while Moo is the Chairman there are other professors participating in the "translation". How do we know that they won't try to insert liberal or pro-abortion bias into the "translation" as well? Perhaps we should send a letter to them as well, or at the very least cc this to them. --ReligiousRight 21:58, 6 June 2010 (EDT)

Presumably the Chairman is authorized to speak for the Committee. Also, he's the one who criticized us.--Andy Schlafly 22:41, 6 June 2010 (EDT)

Good point. Fair enough. --ReligiousRight 22:46, 6 June 2010 (EDT)