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On Context by Joel Genter There is a large emphasis today on the context of extracted texts for debate and discussion. If approached properly, bringing up context can remove from the conversation texts and arguments that should not belong. However, it often is not approached properly and in fact discourages critical analysis of arguments and discredits texts that could contribute a great deal to important issues today. The definition of context is the situation in which an object can be found to have it’s fullest and most intended meaning. With this definition, even Paul the Apostle takes verses out of context, but it still fully contributes to the topic he’s discussing. One might say “Well Paul is quoting verses of prophecy which often are multi-layered, applying to multiple situations.” While that is true, examine the following situation. …show more content…

The first claims that it is a sin and the second holds that it isn’t. The first references Romans 1:26-27. The second says, “But if you examine the context of those two verses, Paul is talking about the importance of living by faith, honoring God, and giving thanks to him, and the effect that sin and lack of faith has on our relationship with God and with our Brothers and Sisters in Christ.” That is completely valid and the verses references by the first individual are only a single point or step in Paul’s argument in that chapter and the book itself, but just because we are focusing on that one step does not mean that it can’t play a valuable role in the

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