The Evangelical Universalist Forum

The reason for universalism - The case of William Barclay

I never said you are uneducated or emotional** in a negative sense**. I am emotional too.

“Just don’t call us names, or treat us as less thoughtful or educated than yourself.” Of course not!
I have no doubt that the Biblical knowlege of many participants outshines mine, and it would be horribly pretentious for me to believe you are less thoughtful.

But I have the strong conviction that the overall message of the Bible goes again universal reconciliation. Maybe I am wrong and should not have employed the word “obvious” which may sound condescending.

I appreciate many of your contributions and wish we could become reconciled, at least in the long term.
At the very least this is what Jesus wants** all of us **to do.

I hate useless conflicts and you are right I should always try avoiding hurting other people,

Shalom.

Shalom, indeed. :smiley:

William Barclay’s own explanation of why he was a universalist can be found here: auburn.edu/~allenkc/barclay1.html